Junior QC
Durbanville
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Salary: R25k - 35k per month

Junior QC Offshore or Oil and Gas R25000 - R35000

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Project/Proposals Engineer
Capetown
1 day ago

Salary: 300 000 Annually

Are you an experienced Project/Proposals Engineer with a strong mechanical background and exposure to turbo machinery and pressure vessels? This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with clients and internal engineering teams to develop accurate, competitive technical and commercial proposals within a complex engineering environment.

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Lead Electrical Engineer
Capetown
1 day ago

Are you a Lead Electrical Engineer with strong experience in complex design environments and a passion for driving engineering excellence? This role offers the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, deliver robust electrical design solutions, and enhance project outcomes within a technically advanced engineering environment.

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Mechanical Resident Engineer
Capetown
2 days ago

Salary: 800 000 Annually

Experienced mechanical Resident Engineer required to oversee on-site mechanical installations on built environment projects. Responsible for ensuring quality execution, compliance with specifications, contractor coordination, and successful testing and commissioning of mechanical systems.

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Mechanical Design/ Piping Engineer
Capetown
2 days ago

The Piping Draughtsman is responsible for producing accurate and detailed technical drawings for piping systems used in industrial, process, and infrastructure projects. The role supports engineering teams by translating design concepts into precise drawings and models to ensure efficient fabrication, installation, and project execution.

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Electrical Design Engineer
Capetown
2 days ago

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with hands-on experience in wiring design and electrical system integration? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex electrical designs, contribute to innovative engineering solutions, and support full project lifecycles within a technically advanced engineering environment.

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Senior Mechanical / MEP BIM Revit Modeller
Capetown
3 days ago

Salary: 600 000 Annually

An established multidisciplinary engineering environment is seeking a skilled Senior mechanical / MEP BIM Revit Modeller to support the delivery of complex building services projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of developing and coordinating detailed BIM models across mechanical building services disciplines, ensuring high-quality project delivery through advanced modelling,...

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Production Millwright
Capetown
3 days ago

Salary: 420 000 Annually

Are you a trade-tested Millwright with strong experience in high-volume production environments? This role is ideal for a technically skilled individual who understands production processes, supports continuous operation, and works closely with manufacturing teams to ensure equipment efficiency, output, and reliability on the factory floor.

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Automation Engineer
Capetown
3 days ago

Salary: 400 000 Annually

Are you an Automation Engineer with a passion for control systems and industrial automation? This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a technically advanced environment, supporting the design, implementation, and optimisation of automated systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and production performance.

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Structural Rebar Detailer/ Draughtsman
Capetown
3 days ago

Salary: 300 000 Annually

An opportunity is available for a detail-oriented Rebar Detailer to join a structural engineering environment. The successful candidate will support engineering and design teams by producing accurate reinforced concrete rebar layouts and schedules using specialised scheduling software.

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Mechanical Engineering jobs Cape Town

What is a mechanical engineer?

Although modern mechanical engineering can be traced back to Europe's Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, its roots are far older (by thousands of years) and can be found all over the world.

Mechanical engineering is the subfield of engineering concerned with the creation, maintenance, and use of mechanical systems and components.

Composites, mechatronics, and nanotechnology all fall under the purview of mechanical engineers, and there is considerable cross-pollination between mechanical engineering and the other engineering disciplines of manufacturing, metallurgical, civil, aerospace, electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering, to name a few. Here we’ll discuss mechanical engineering jobs in Cape Town.

 

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Employment opportunities in the mechanical engineering sector in Cape Town

Mechanical engineering expertise is in high demand in Cape Town and the rest of the country as well. The majority of mechanical engineers spend their days in an office setting among other types of technical professionals.

Employers look for engineers who have the necessary qualifications and experience when assessing candidates' profiles, therefore it is essential to possess both the skills and the experience.

Mechanical engineering is one of the most technically demanding areas of engineering, and new engineers are required to learn their trade under the guidance of an experienced manager for a few years.

Working on a wide variety of project scopes requires a high amount of autonomy and responsibility, which is what a mechanical engineer can expect to gain as they progress through their career.

Why you should use Executive Placements to land your next mechanical engineering job in Cape Town

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Executive Placements' job board is where employers find the most qualified candidates for niche opportunities. Flexible and adaptable, their packages offer a wide range of tools for finding and recruiting top talent in the field.

Given the scale of the Executive Placements database, senior executives and middle managers have a wealth of opportunities at their disposal for professional development.

The purpose of posting your CV on a job board like Executive Placements is to attract the attention of recruiters who are searching to fill positions requiring your unique set of abilities. Consequently, this facilitates the process of locating employment to the greatest extent feasible.

Executive Placements is able to monitor which search firms are involved in the most notable jobs because they have offices in every major city and even in underdeveloped regions.

This allows Executive Placements to confidently promise these businesses entry to their data warehouses.

You can filter your job search results to just see those that meet your criteria by using the more advanced search options. The job board allows users to filter their search results by a variety of criteria, including location, education level, years of experience, salary range, keyword, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.      What is the average salary for a mechanical engineer in Cape Town?

The salary for a mechanical engineer in Cape Town averages at around R58 000 per month.

2.      Are their job opportunities for mechanical engineers in Cape Town?

Yes, Cape Town is home to a wide range of industrial and technological sectors that continuously require the expertise of mechanical engineers.

 

3.      How do I find a mechanical engineering job in Cape Town?

Mechanical engineers seeking employment in Cape Town can place their resumes on Executive Placements’ comprehensive job board to attract the attention of the best employers in the city.