Mechanical Engineer jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the maintenance and reliability of quarry and crushing plant equipment.
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance activities on mechanical systems and machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improving plant efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Participate in fault-finding, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting of mechanical breakdowns.
• Assist in implementing engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company standards within operational areas.
• Inspect conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, motors, and other plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist with maintenance planning, scheduling, and reporting activities.
• Analyze maintenance and operational data to improve equipment reliability and productivity.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to achieve operational targets.
• Develop technical reports, maintenance records, and engineering documentation.
Participate in training programmes, mentorship opportunities, and on-the-job learning to build engineering competence.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA:

• Final year Mechanical or Megatronic Engineering students

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

• Safety-sensitive
• Attention to detail
• Self-management
• Customer service-orientated
• Ability to multitask
• Accuracy and efficiency
• Willingness to learn
• Able to work under pressure
• Work done at the highest standards