Job Description
A leading animal feed and agricultural manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in engineering leadership, maintenance systems, CAPEX project management, CAD drawings, asset management, and statutory compliance to join their team in Rustenburg. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring engineering compliance, improving maintenance effectiveness, supporting operational excellence, and managing mechanical projects within a high-volume industrial processing environment.
Responsibilities:
Act as the appointed GMR 2.1 for the facility
Ensure compliance with OHSA regulations and engineering standards
Manage mechanical maintenance systems and asset management processes
Analyse maintenance trends and KPIs to improve reliability and cost control
Drive planned and preventative maintenance initiatives
Support and manage CAPEX and infrastructure projects
Coordinate contractors, technical evaluations, and project execution
Manage and maintain CAD drawings and engineering documentation
Ensure accurate document control and as-built drawing updates
Support risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Provide technical engineering support across multiple sites when required
Assist with maintenance reporting and operational engineering governance
Requirements:
BTech Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
Minimum 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or processing environment
Strictly requires GMR 2.1 experience
Strong experience with maintenance systems and asset management
Experience with CMMS platforms (Pragma preferred)
Experience with CAPEX projects and project management
Strong understanding of CAD systems and engineering documentation
Knowledge of South African OHSA requirements relating to machinery and engineering
Strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder management skills
Willingness to travel between sites when required