Mechanical Engineer

Role: Mechanical Engineer. Location: Hazyview, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

Overview

This Mechanical Engineer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Hazyview. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Mechanical Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Hazyview teams, and the new Mechanical Engineer will feel that from the first week.

Where You’ll Work

The environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Hazyview site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Working in Hazyview

On top of that, the role is based in Hazyview, within the Highveld coal corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hazyview and the broader Mpumalanga region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Hazyview, Mpumalanga.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hazyview cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

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 Hazyview.

Day in the Life

Mornings often begin on site, walking through plant or project areas with the team and picking up where yesterday’s work ended. You move between technical reviews, contractor discussions and hands-on troubleshooting, balancing safety, cost and quality at every decision point. The afternoon might involve drawings, reports or a planning session for an upcoming shutdown. By the time you knock off, you have kept production running, advanced the project plan and helped the team go home safely.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Hazyview.

Importantly, the Hazyview office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Crucially, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

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.

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

Career Growth

Career progression for this engineering jobs role in Hazyview depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hazyview have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Hazyview team member.

Key Outputs

• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes

Candidate Profile

• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)

Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.