Junior Mechanical Engineer (Urgent)

Somerset-West, Western Cape

Posted today

Company:: Clever Heads Personnel
Company Description:: SERVICES OFFERED Recruitment: • We recruit candidates based on a client’s job description/s from suitable recruitment sources and our database of candidates. Interviewing: • We conduct structured interviews with candidates to find a suitable match for the client between the candidate and job description. • We conduct competency-based interviews for senior positions with a report on request. Referencing: • We do verification of references given on the CV of the candidate. • Personality and/ or aptitude assessments can be conducted by a registered Psychometrist on request. • Criminal, credit and ID checks and qualifications verifications are available on request. Screening: • We provide a shortlist of best suited candidates based on the job description for the client to interview for potential appointment.
Contract Type:: Full Time
Experience Required:: 1 year
Education Level:: Grade 12
Number of vacancies:: 1

Job Description

Location: Somerset-West (Established engineering company)
Industry: Installations and water treatment
Salary: R14 000 – R16 000+ (CTC) p/m - Neg on exp (Benefits offered)
Type: Permanent
CV deadline date: End January 2025
Start date: ASAP
Note: Candidates in the Western Cape if preferred due to job location

Main role: Assist Project manager with tenders and coordinate project management activities
Requirements
 Completed matric
 Completed N6 Mechanical Engineering Diploma
 Mechanical experience will be beneficial
 Exposure to Project Management will be beneficial (not essential) (On-the job training provided)
 Proficient in English & Afrikaans (Written / Verbal)
 Valid and unendorsed Code 08 driver’s license
 Own transport to and from work
 Computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office
 Application of technical drawings (AutoCAD)
 Experience of project management tools
 Strong client-service and teamwork skills
 Strong organizational, time management skills & attention to detail
 Reliable and self-disciplined
 Must be able to perform tasks without supervision
 Strong technical abilities
 Mechanical aptitude will be a strong advantage.
 Must be able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
 Knowledge of risk management and quality assurance control

Duties
 Prepare drawings, including P&ID and general arrangement drawings
 Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives.
 Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
 Able to prepare and interpret flowcharts, action plans & schedules
 Help prepare budgets.
 Analyse risks and opportunities.
 Assist with project procurement.
 Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
 Work closely with the Project Manager and Technical Foremen
 Monitor working hours, over-time, plans and expenditures.
 Issue all appropriate legal paperwork (e.g., contracts and terms of agreement)
 Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
 Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.
 Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve technical and quality problems.
 Collaborate with Purchasing, Production and Sales Departments