Current Jobs at MECS (Pty) Ltd

• A leading national research facility in accelerator-based science is seeking to appoint a dynamic and detail-oriented Administration Officer to support the operations of its Nuclear Medicine Department.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performance scientific environment that advances cutting-edge research, contributes to healthcare and environmental solutions, and plays a key role in national and international scientific collaboration.

Purpose of the Role:

• To provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the Nuclear Medicine Department.

Key Responsibilities
National and international client liaison

• Processing bill of material journals, sales order capturing, delivery notes, and debtors management
• Coordinating and monitoring national logistics operations to ensure accurate and timely deliveries
• Preparing shipping documentation for local and national radiopharmaceutical orders
• Liaising with freight forwarders and drivers to ensure on-time delivery
• Tracking and resolving delivery-related issues through effective stakeholder communication
• Document control of production-related documentation
• General office administration including:
• Records and database management
• Diary management
• Travel arrangements
• Meeting coordination and support
• Preparing itineraries for management
• Ordering and managing departmental stationery and technical requirements
• Preparation of reconciliation reports
• Supporting Quality Management System documentation control
• Drafting and distributing correspondence (agendas, minutes, reports)

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• National N Diploma (NQF 6) in Office Administration or related field - with 18 months in-service training

Experience

• 2–3 years’ relevant administrative experience
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or production environment (advantageous)
• Proven logistics experience with a track record of improving efficiency
• Experience preparing reconciliation reports
• Exposure to Quality Management Systems documentation
• Experience arranging meetings and corporate functions
• National and international client liaison experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience managing databases and using accounting software
• Familiarity with travel management platforms
• Production schedule maintenance
• Filing systems and document control
• Procurement and supplier order placement
• Local and international sales dispatching and financial administration
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

What’s on Offer

• A challenging and stimulating work environment
• Competitive remuneration aligned with qualifications and experience
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful scientific and healthcare initiatives
• Employment equity-aligned recruitment process
   

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• To Maintain production machinery by replacing equipment such as control relays, contractors, isolators, limit switches, electric fans and electric conveyor rollers by fitting and aligning shafts, keyways, sprockets, wheels, lifting equipment, bearings, pulley’s, clutches, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, control valves, etc.

Foundry Experience

• Millwright trade qualification(Red Seal)
• Minimum 3 years in a heavy-duty Industrial manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years as a Millwright

 Responsiblities:

• Ensure the safe running of the plant by doing fault finding on all machinery and prevention of electrical hazards such as loose motor cables, damaged electrical push buttons, as well as mechanical hazards i.e. lubrication/hydraulic oil on factory floor, damaged safety fences or gates, factory compressed air and water pipes
• Complete jobs according to priority and planned maintenance work schedule
• Acquire the knowledge to repair air compressors/driers and cooling towers
• Use knowledge and experience to read and interpret electrical – mechanical pneumatic/hydraulic drawings
• Use knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatic circuits and PLCs to complete tasks in the factory
• Respond to call outs and breakdowns
• Ensure daily job/time sheets are submitted complete and timeously
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and rest of maintenance team by giving regular feedback on progress of daily tasks
• Assist other artisans when necessary to ensure timeous completion of tasks
• Always adhere to health and safety regulations by exercising caution when working and using equipment
   

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• To analyse, document and reengineer the business processes, with the view to optimise the use of resources, reduce duplication, and improve compliance.
• 3 month Maternity cover

Requirements:

• B Degree/B Tech
• Process Mapping Certification /TOGAF Certification/Business Analysis Certificate
• 6 years’ experience in one or more of the following process improvement methodologies:
• Six Sigma methodology,
• Total Quality Management (TQM),
• Continuous improvement (Kaizen),
• Plan Do Check Act (PDCA),
• Whys analysis,
• Business process management (BPM)

 Duties:
Business Processes analysis and implementation

• Define, implement, and maintain business processes and procedures to meet business objectives.
• Use best practices to carry out business process analysis, re- engineering, process measurements and change management activities.
• Identify and prioritize meaningful process improvements, Including recommending automation when applicable.
• Maintain process maps.

Business Process Improvement

• Analyse and identify opportunities for business process improvements and innovation.
• Evaluate current business processes and recommend solutions for improvements.
• Define metrics that measure process improvement success.

Projects

• Actively participate in all IT projects forming part of the transformation agenda.
• Assist in obtaining acceptance and take-on of initiatives through collaboration with stakeholders and change management processes.

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• Our client is urgently seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with production experience.
• This role will supervise production operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, on time, to specification, and within cost targets, while driving productivity, reducing waste, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Tool Maker (essential)
• Mechanical Engineering qualification (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' production management experience
• At least 3 years' people management experience
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Fluent in English

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve production, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Monitor production output, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Ensure production plans, staffing, shift coverage, and workflow are effectively managed.
• Control production costs, scrap, consumables, and overall departmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, legal requirements, first-off approvals, heat treatment processes, and product traceability.
• Drive prompt resolution of quality issues and reduce scrap through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee machine reliability by ensuring preventative maintenance, TPM activities, and timely escalation of equipment issues.
• Lead, coach, develop, and discipline employees while managing attendance, performance, training, and skills development.
• Maintain accurate ERP transactions, works orders, production records, and stock control processes.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with PPE, safe work practices, incident reporting, and safety inspections.
• Complete accurate production reporting, scrap analysis, and comprehensive shift handovers.
• Take ownership of operational performance, make sound decisions within authority, collaborate across departments, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
   

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• Our client, a well-established farming and trucking operation in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a reliable Mechanic / Farm All-Rounder to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on farming machinery and equipment as needed.
• Maintain and repair timber/logging trucks and trailers.
• Assist with general farm maintenance and operational tasks as required.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in a safe and efficient working condition.
• Accommodation is provided as part of the package.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2–5 years’ relevant mechanical experience, preferably within a farming, agricultural, or related environment.
• Experience working on farm machinery, tractors, implements, and trucks.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to assist with general farm duties when required.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Proficiency in Zulu.

Personal Attributes:

• Hands-on and practical approach.
• Reliable, hardworking, and adaptable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

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• An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Safety Specialist to provide expert Occupational Health and Safety stewardship across blending, shipping, tanks and capital projects within a complex refinery environment.
• This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations and applicable HSE standards, while driving safety excellence across Operations, Maintenance and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HSE leadership and safety stewardship across refinery operations, maintenance and project sites.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act, Construction Regulations and applicable HSE requirements.
• Support Project Managers with construction work permits, contractor appointments and H&S Agent requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety walks, job observations, risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE and construction standards across tanks and capital projects.
• Lead and support incident investigations, emergency response and corrective action implementation.
• Prepare project HSE documentation, weekly and monthly reports, and safety performance updates.
• Drive Loss Prevention System (LPS) stewardship, including field observations, Stop Work Authority, LPOs and hazard reporting.
• Conduct employee and contractor inductions and participate in project progress and safety meetings.
• Identify unsafe conditions, address deviations and provide practical safety coaching to stakeholders.
• Analyse safety data, identify trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Health, Safety Management or an equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years’ operational experience in Occupational Health and Safety or Compliance.
• Must be SACPCMP registered
• SAMTRAC certification.
• Experience in hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Construction industry experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, safety procedures and compliance requirements.
• Experience with safety management systems and HSE reporting.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Assertive, analytical and self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment to safety excellence.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and relevant HSE systems.

The Ideal Candidate

• A proactive and solutions-driven HSE professional who can influence safety performance in the field, engage confidently with Operations, Maintenance, Project Managers and contractors, and ensure that safety remains a core priority throughout refinery and project activities.

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Summary:

• To facilitate the risk management process by assisting the organisation to identify, analyse risk and maintain risk register, as well as developing and implementing enterprise -wide risk and treasury risk reduction programs aimed at enhancing the long term and efficiency to ensure that the company is at the forefront of managing and reporting on its risk and that its operations are conducted within best practise, corporate governance and cost management principles.

Requirements:

• B Degree Economics or Commerce
• Minimum 8 years risk management experience.
• Water sector and SOE exposure.
• Treasury and project risk management experience.
• Knowledge of risk management software.

Duties:
Risk Governance

• Contribute to the development and annual review of risk management policies and frameworks including risk management plan, risk appetite and tolerance framework, Business Continuity Management Programme and Fraud policy.

Risk Identification

• Continuously identify enterprise -wide risk exposures
• Assess risk rating against control adequacy.
• Ensure that all projects’ risk exposure is identified, quantified, documented, and communicated.
• Adopt a proactive approach in recommending and utilising international best practice.

Risk Management

• Research, evaluate and recommend risk management and mitigation steps.
• Facilitate divisional integration where risk exposures and mitigation responsibility overlap between divisions.
• Oversee risk management reporting including the use of information technology.
• Evaluate the risk assessment performed by Risk Owners within the Divisions to ensure that these are an accurate representation of the risk profile of the Division.
• Identify and analyse the correlation between risk drivers and control failures.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide risk profile. Monitoring of key risk indicators and reporting against risk appetite and tolerance thresholds.

Risk Compliance
Test Compliance against Risk Policy

• Challenge the mitigation or control measures applied by the Division or Department in mitigation risks where necessary.
• Ensure that risk mitigation actions are timeously implemented, and non-conformances are reported to the Risk Manager and Chief Risk Officer,
• Develop a risk awareness culture.
• Contribute to the Combined Assurance Initiative to enhance internal control environment.

Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and regularly update Divisional and Departmental risk registers.
• Prepare Risk Assessment Reports for Divisions.
• Provide risk dashboards to the Risk Manager and Chief Risk Officer highlighting key risk issues and mitigation measures.
• Provide timeous and accurate input to the risk management reports to the Risk Manager and Chief Risk Officer

Business Continuity Management

• Facilitate Business Impact Assessments for Business Units.
• Ensure that Divisional/departmental and organisational wide BCP is updated and tested on a regular basis.

Fraud Risk Management

• Conduct Fraud Risk Assessments.
• Monitoring implementation against fraud prevention plan.

Treasury risk Management

• Proactive monitoring, reporting of exposure and making recommendations for the following risks:
• Liquidity risk to ensure there is sufficient cashflow for the project.
• Interest rate risk – check if exposure is within limits approved as per policy.
• Ensure that transaction is within approved borrowing limits. o Currency risk if within policy
• Credit/ counterparty risk (default and settlement, check if exposure is within limits.
• Review of counterparty limits.
• Operational risks, ensuring compliance to the DOA and ensuring segregation of duties between Back, Middle and Front Office.

Risk Finance

• Ensure that risk financing is complete and cost efficiently structured.
• Claims administration.

Networking and best practice

• Build strong working relationships with internal clients.
• Participate in the risk management workshops towards continuous improvement.
• Ensure related policies, procedures are aligned to best practice.