Active Jobs at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Your Role Will Include:

• Leadership: Act as the functional lead for document management across the ERP programme, mentoring and guiding document control functions.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to high standards in document accuracy, archiving, and compliance.
• Best Practices: Manage and optimize the Aconex system, driving collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

What You Bring:

• Qualifications: Grade 12/Standard 10 Technical with a Project Management Certificate.
• Experience: 3-5 years in document management on Aconex, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to governance.

go to method of application »

• Our client is seeking to employ a Financial Accountant with 3 - 5 years experience in a similar role and with experience and knowledge of SAP
• Education required:
• BCom (Accounting/Financial management)
• Preferably Completed CA(SA) Articles / CIMA articles (verified relevant work-based practical experience)
• Knowledge/exposure to CAMS/EFT payment systems (ABSA)
• Knowledge/exposure to One Stream /Hyperion reporting systems will be advantageous

General responsibilities include:

• Responsible for cost control and the day-to-day accounting and financial activities of the business.
• To provide an analysis into the performance and financial position of the business and to provide financial information to the various functions, enabling budgeting and investment decisions.
• The accounting and financial activities will include reporting on costs, productivity, margins, and company expenditures.
• The accountant is also responsible for the provision of monthly reports (profit and loss as well as balance sheet) in accordance with group guidelines and timescales.
• Balance sheet recons
• Payroll maintenance and management
• Completion of statutory returns
• Fixed asset register - maintenance and recons
• Cashbook recons
• Journals

go to method of application »

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and requisition instrumentation for assigned projects, ensuring standards, calculations, and verification checks are met.
• Prepare and update requisition indexes, drawing indexes, and project instrument indexes; review flowsheets and instrumentation drawings.
• Develop control/safety system requirements and prepare technical bid analyses; attend system FAT/SATs and coordination meetings.
• Review, approve, and distribute supplier documents; assist Procurement Department and ensure timely availability of certified drawings.
• Provide guidance on instrumentation engineering matters, advise on project issues, follow up on construction work, and suggest efficiency improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc, BEng, BTech in Electrical Engineering (Power)
• None to 2 years’ experience
• Low, Medium and High Voltage switchgear 
• Protection settings and Electrical calculations 
• Hazardous Areas
• Electrical Construction experience (advantage)
• Smart Plant Electrical software (advantage)
• E-Tap software (advantage)

go to method of application »

Responsibilities:

• Design and Approval: Responsible for the design, preparation, and approval of all instrumentation work, project-specific standards, and job notes. Ensure engineering activities comply with project procedures, standards, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Project Coordination: Review and approve project schedules with the Project Engineer, prepare and manage instrument indexes and requisitions, attend coordination meetings, and ensure all engineering operations are completed within budgeted manhours and schedules.
• Document Management: Review and approve all instrument drawings, supplier documents, and technical bid analyses. Assist in preparing general notes requisitions, control/safety system requirements, and ensure certified drawings are available on time.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Liaise with the Chief Instrument Engineer, Procurement Department, and other engineers to address technical issues, provide progress reports, assist in contract changes, and follow up on instrumentation construction work. Stay updated on industry developments and suggest improvements for efficiency and cost.

Qualifications:

• BSc, BEng or BTech/ NDip with equivalent experience
• In-Tools 6.0 or Higher

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• 8 Years minimum experience

go to method of application »

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and requisition instrumentation for assigned projects, ensuring standards, calculations, and verification checks are met.
• Prepare and update requisition indexes, drawing indexes, and project instrument indexes; review flowsheets and instrumentation drawings.
• Develop control/safety system requirements and prepare technical bid analyses; attend system FAT/SATs and coordination meetings.
• Review, approve, and distribute supplier documents; assist Procurement Department and ensure timely availability of certified drawings.
• Provide guidance on instrumentation engineering matters, advise on project issues, follow up on construction work, and suggest efficiency improvements.

Qualifications:

• BSc, BEng, BTech OR National Diploma in Instrumentation 
• None to 2 years’ experience

go to method of application »

Your Role: 

• Manage the contractual and commercial aspects of projects, from tender preparation and contract awards to claims resolution.
• Ensure cash flow is optimized, and budgets and forecasts are accurate and on track.
• Partner with the Project Manager and Construction Manager, providing expert support on all commercial and contractual matters.
• Contracted position based in Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Prepare, negotiate, award, and administer contracts, including contract documents, amendments, and notifications.
• Cost Control: Maintain project cost control systems, update projected completion costs, and manage back charges and change controls.
• Contractor Oversight: Verify progress certificates, resolve claims, and evaluate contractor performance to ensure compliance.
• Project Coordination: Attend inspections, kick-off, and progress meetings, while managing site instructions and ensuring contract compliance.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain control registers, communicate with head office cost control, and handle any additional contractual or commercial issues.

Experience & Qualification:

• A tertiary qualification in a Commercial or Quantity Surveying Field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Contract Administration within Commercial fields like Quantity Surveying
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC and bespoke forms of contract
• Experience in an EPCM environment 
• Experience in evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts.
• Good computer literacy skills in MS Office and Excel.
• Working knowledge of MS Project would be advantageous but not a requirement

go to method of application »

• Responsible to provide specialist, high-level technical advice and support for the installing, testing, tuning, optimising, problem resolution, repairing, upgrading, and maintaining both externally and internally supplied hardware and system software such as Linux and Windows operating systems, data management products, office automation products, embedded systems, mobile systems, cloud systems, web systems, and other utility enabling software and related equipment. Responsible for high-level problem resolution of complex systems and security policy implementation and monitoring.

Education and experience required:

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or NQF 6 diploma in computer science/engineering, information technology or related field

Eight to ten years of experience and a proven track record in the following;

• Administering and solving problems on VMWare, e-directory, Active Directory, LDAP, Linux, SLES OES, Apache, Tomcat, Collaboration services (Alfresco or SharePoint), DNS, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL, Postgress, WINS,Proxies (UTM), MS 365 Cloud
• Planning, designing, implementing and solving problems on Backup solutions
• Expert knowledge of Server Operating systems, Collaboration Systems, Integration of systems, endpoint clients, and other relevant ICT systems and discipline(s).
• Service Management processes
• Specialist knowledge and experience of Linux Operating Systems (SLES, OEL, Ubuntu)
• Specialist knowledge and experience with Access control & DVR monitoring and
• Specialist technical knowledge of the relevant architectures and technologies, related to networks, databases, servers, operating systems, applications, mobility, back-up, proxy, DNS, e-mail, cloud, and desktop discipline(s).
• Implementation and support knowledge and experience with the following disciplines and technologies:
• MS Exchange Cloud, Storage management, email archive product/s, Spam, backup products, DNS services, Proxy services, VMWare, Microsoft Operating Systems, Inventory, and software distribution Systems, WEB Services (Apache/IIS), Webserver, PHP, Physical Security systems, FTP, Enterprise, Enterprise Hardware solutions, Service Management technologies, Directory services (LDAP, and AD), Collaboration technologies, document management systems, Vibe, POP3, MailScanner/Gateway, Information Security (Anti-Virus, Vulnerability management, patch management, threat evaluation, certificate authorities), network printing technologies, Networking.

go to method of application »

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee factory floor operations, with 70% of time spent on the factory floor and 30% in the office.
• Solve technical issues on the shop floor as needed, exhibiting a hands-on approach.
• Report to the Directors, maintaining self-sufficiency in operational decision-making.
• Liaise directly with customers when required, handling problem-solving and customer relations.
• Supervise and manage a staff complement of approximately 100 people.
• Plan and coordinate production for both day and night shifts (working day shift, but ensuring smooth night shift operations).

Daily duties include:

• Walking the workshop floor to ensure correct parts are on the appropriate machines.
• Ensuring adherence to manufacturing procedures by staff.
• Troubleshooting with the Maintenance Manager on-site.
• Communicating with customers regarding overdue or problematic items.
• Ensuring job cards are correctly completed by staff.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, health, and safety on-site.

Machinery and Equipment On-Site:

• 22 CNC mills / lathes
• 4 CNC Gear Grinders
• Heat Treatment Plant with laboratory
• 22 Gear Shapers / Gear Cutters
• 20 Hobbing machines

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Degree, Diploma, or Trade Test in Mechanical Engineering with relevant managerial experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing and production industry, preferably with exposure to the mining, agriculture, or construction sectors.
• Proficiency in reading complex engineering drawings.
• Skilled in the use of measuring equipment and familiarity with metal machining processes such as turning, milling, and heat treatment.
• Strong background in manufacturing and production processes.
• Production planning and goal-setting abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and employment laws.
• Basic financial acumen is beneficial.

go to method of application »

Responsibilities:

• Project Monitoring & Support: Monitor the progress and performance of project discipline teams, providing feedback and support, and managing design scope changes.
• Technical & Commercial Oversight: Provide direction on design quality, schedules, and budgets; review feasibility studies, tenders, and contractor documentation to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Team & Resource Management: Set and review man-hour budgets, allocate work, assess staff suitability, and recommend additional manning as needed; drive professional development of team members.
• Reporting & Documentation: Ensure all project correspondence is recorded, produce progress reports, conduct design group meetings, and provide timely updates on project discussions and achievements.

Qualifications:

• B. Tech. / B.Eng. – Civil engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA

Knowledge and experience:

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years civil infrastructure design experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably worked within an EPC/EPCM engineering environment.
• Detail engineering of roads, terracing, stormwater, ponds and network analysis of water and sewer pipelines.
• Detail engineering of non-process facilities (offices, change houses, temporary and permanent housing facilities, etc.).
• Site experience: construction.
• Technical Competence – in terms of core engineering theory from first principles and ability to extend theory to new andcomplex problems.
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of word, databases spreadsheets and discipline related application software.
• Understanding of South African and common International standards and regulatory authority requirements in the miningand minerals processing sector.

go to method of application »

Responsibilities:

• Efficient and Accurate Design: Produce clear, error-free structural models and drawings in line with sound engineering practices, project requirements, and relevant standards.
• Timely Delivery: Complete designs and drawings within project schedules and man-hour budgets.
• Compliance and Adherence: Follow applicable standards, company Drafting Procedures, and design protocols to maintain quality and consistency.
• HSE Commitment: Actively promote and uphold high Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, striving to meet or exceed company HSE KPIs.
• Administrative Accuracy: Ensure accurate and timely submission of timesheets and other required documentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Drafting qualification a minimum.
• Diploma in engineering preferred.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of design drafting experience, including 5 years in the mining and minerals processing sector.

Software Proficiency:

• Skilled in relevant 2D and 3D CAD software, with familiarity in company Drafting Procedures.

Preferred Tools:

• Experience with Tekla Structures or Aveva E3D is highly desirable.

Industry Insight:

• Comprehensive understanding of construction processes and operations.