JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER - PIETERMARITZBURG

Recruiter:

Red Cat Recruitment

Job Ref:

JUNIOR MECHANICAL EN..

Date posted:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location:

pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary:

To be discussed

SUMMARY:
JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER - PIETERMARITZBURG

POSITION INFO:

RedCat Recruitment is urgently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER for a large well-established concern, position based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Grade 12.

Valid Code 08 driver’s license / own reliable vehicle.

BTech / BEng Mechanical Engineering Degree (Industrial Engineering Degree acceptable).

Strong computer skills (MS Office, Email / Internet). Intermediate MS Word / MS Excel. Adobe PDF experience. Fusion 360 experience (basic knowledge).

Knowledge of automotive and workshop environments will be an advantage.

1-2yrs+ previous working experience as a mechanical engineer.

Create and maintain process sheets for vehicle assembly.

Troubleshoot production line problems.

Troubleshoot bill of material changes.

Work as a team to introduce new models.

Work as a team to introduce and evaluate quality and efficiency improvements to the production line.

Maintain technical specifications on parts.

Ability to record and capture information such as data, pictures etc.

Evaluate employees’ tasks and responsibilities.

Team player.

Able to explain concepts and work well with production personnel.

Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Effective verbal and written communication.

Salary package offered: - To be discussed

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

IMPORTANT

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