Mechanical Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer in Ermelo. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.

About the Opportunity

The Mechanical Engineer vacancy forms part of how the Ermelo branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Ermelo team.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Ermelo much easier.

Why This Role

Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Ermelo. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ermelo teams.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Ermelo keep progressing.

Working in Ermelo

Equally, the role is based in Ermelo, close to the Komatipoort border post. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Ermelo and the broader Mpumalanga region.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Ermelo.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ermelo, Mpumalanga.

Diversity and Inclusion

Importantly, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ermelo.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Core Functions

• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records

Essential Criteria

• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.