Mechanical Engineer â Marine Projects (12-Month Contract)

Recruiter:

Swift Human Resources

Job Ref:

CEN000930/LK

Date posted:

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Location:

Simonstown, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Mechanical Engineer – Marine Projects (12-Month Contract)
Location: Simonstown Dockyard
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Mobilization: September 2025)
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret-level Security Clearance required

An exciting opportunity exists for a Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team working on a major marine contract. This role is ideal for a motivated early-career professional with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, a passion for complex project environments, and a drive toward ECSA professional registration.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7) from an accredited institution
3+ years of relevant experience in engineering environments
Registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA and actively working toward professional registration
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Access)
Good working knowledge of budgeting, project, and financial management
Strong theoretical understanding of engineering design, applied maths, and physics
Beginner to intermediate proficiency in:

AutoCAD and 3D design tools
Engineering design/simulation software

Key Attributes:

Professional, ethical, and reliable approach to work
Effective communicator with solid presentation and writing skills
Comfortable working in diverse teams across skill levels and disciplines
Deadline-driven with a commitment to delivering quality results

Project Overview:
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering firm for a major Marine contract based at Simonstown Dockyard. The contract duration is 12 months, with mobilization set for September 2025. All roles require candidates to be eligible for Security Clearance at Secret level. This is a high-profile opportunity for skilled professionals to contribute to a key national project within the defence and maritime sector.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team working on a major marine contract. This role is ideal for a motivated early-career professional with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, a passion for complex project environments, and a drive toward ECSA professional registration.

Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.

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