MECS delivers an integrated HR management solution to a domestic and international client base, with in-house expertise that enables the management of a workforce around six key services: contractual manpower, recruitment, HR & IR management, payroll bureau services, project logistics, and employee benefits programs.
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- Our client is seeking to grow their team and hire a Wealth Advisor who will be responsible for providing holistic financial planning and wealth management solutions to clients. This includes assessing clients' financial needs, developing tailored investment and financial strategies, managing client portfolios, and building long-term relationships to help clients achieve their financial goals.
- Office-based with regular client meetings.
- Travel may be required to meet clients and attend networking events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial Planning and Advisory
- Investment Management
- Business Development
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Administration and Reporting
Requirements:
- 5 years’ experience dealing with high net worth clients.
- Post Grad qualification and RE5.
- Must be well versed on Ninety one, Alan Gray, Glacier, offshore investments, estate planning etc
- Proven track record of client acquisition and portfolio growth.
Competencies:
- Financial planning principles.
- Investment markets and portfolio management.
- Retirement and estate planning.
- Tax-efficient investment structures.
- Financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Risk management principles.
- Financial products and solutions.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Client-focused approach.
- Commercial and business development acumen.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and results-driven.
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- Seeking a Marketing Coordinator for the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing activities across the group’s companies. The role focuses on content creation, brand consistency, digital marketing, and event coordination to help increase brand awareness, generate leads, and support business growth.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Approximately 2–4 years' experience in a marketing coordination or marketing support role.
- Experience managing social media, content creation, and marketing campaigns.
- Experience in a B2B environment would be advantageous
Responsibilities include:
Digital Marketing
- Manage and update company websites and social media platforms.
- Create and schedule social media and email marketing content.
- Assist with SEO activities and online marketing initiatives.
- Monitor website and social media analytics.
Content & Brand Support
- Create and update marketing materials including brochures, presentations, company profiles, and website content.
- Ensure brand consistency across all marketing communications.
- Coordinate content from various departments and subject matter experts.
Lead Generation & Sales Support
- Support lead generation campaigns and marketing initiatives.
- Assist with the preparation of proposals, tenders, and client presentations.
- Maintain marketing databases and contact lists.
Events & Communications
- Coordinate company events, exhibitions, conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Assist with internal and external communications.
- Support employer branding and marketing activities.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Attention to detail and creativity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital marketing platforms.
- Basic understanding of marketing analytics and reporting.
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- An opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven CFO to join a high-growth property investment and development group operating across South Africa and key African markets including Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia.
- This senior leadership role is responsible for driving financial strategy, governance, capital management and operational control across a complex, multi-currency portfolio. The CFO will also play a key role in acquisitions, financial systems development and executive decision-making.
- Based in Johannesburg with regional travel. Operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, this is a hands-on role requiring strong commercial insight, technical expertise and board-level engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting, Reporting & Control
- Own end-to-end finance operations including GL, AP, AR and payroll across all jurisdictions
- Deliver consolidated IFRS-compliant financial statements
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes with strict timelines
- Maintain internal controls, accounting policies and financial governance frameworks
- Oversee ERP system integrity (e.g. Sage X3 or equivalent)
- Manage multi-currency accounting, intercompany reconciliations and forex exposure
- Ensure tax compliance and statutory reporting across all regions
- Oversee fixed asset and investment property accounting
Management Reporting & Financial Analysis
- Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
- Deliver asset and project-level profitability reporting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecasts
- Build financial models for acquisitions, developments and portfolio performance
- Provide board-level reporting packs and executive insights
- Support performance benchmarking and business optimisation
- Enhance reporting capability using BI tools (e.g. Power BI)
Treasury, Cash & Capital Management
- Manage group liquidity and working capital across entities
- Lead cash flow forecasting and intercompany funding structures
- Maintain banking relationships and manage debt facilities and covenants
- Support fundraising, investor engagement and development finance processes
- Implement treasury controls to balance risk and efficiency
Corporate Finance & Transactions
- Support acquisitions, disposals and due diligence processes
- Advise on entity structuring, joint ventures and cross-border transactions
- Lead financial modelling for development and investment decisions
- Support capital raising and structured finance initiatives
Strategic Input & Board Reporting
- Present financial strategy, risk and performance insights to executive leadership
- Identify financial risks and growth opportunities
- Support long-term planning aligned to group strategy
- Conduct market and competitor financial analysis
Leadership & Operational Oversight
- Lead, develop and mentor the finance function
- Drive process improvement and finance transformation initiatives
- Manage external advisors (audit, tax, legal, banking)
- Oversee finance-related compliance, systems and reporting enhancements
- Contribute to cross-functional operational projects and system implementations
Technical Requirements
Essential
- Chartered Accountant or equivalent (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or similar)
- 10+ years senior finance experience
- Strong IFRS reporting and consolidation experience
- Multi-jurisdiction and/or multi-currency exposure
- Advanced ERP system experience (Sage X3, SAP or similar)
- Strong Excel and financial modelling capability
- Proven team leadership experience
Advantageous
- Real estate / property development finance experience
- African or emerging market exposure (multi-country operations)
- Power BI or advanced reporting tools
- Development finance, debt structuring or project finance experience
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- Our engineering and consulting client, operating in the energy, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, and environmental sectors, is currently seeking a talented Civil Designer to join their team.
Position Type: Contract
Location: Midrand
Responsibilities:
- Checking of drawings on time and within budget - encompassing all aspects of a plant construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements.
- Clarity and accuracy of drawings.
- Knowledge and adherence to CAD Procedures.
- Knowledge of and adherence to applicable standards and the company Drafting Procedures.
- Accurate completion and timely submission of timesheets.
- Adherence to project man-hour budgets.
- Adherence to company Standards and Procedures.
- Assist with training of junior draughtspersons
Qualifications and Experience:
- Civil Diploma or equivalent.
- Intergraph Smartplant 3D Structural modelling software package experience.
- Bentley Microstation 3D CAD software package experience version 8 or later.
- 10 years minimum design draughting experience, specifically in the mining and minerals processing area.
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- We are seeking a Piping Designer/ Checker with extensive experience in piping design, preferably within the mining.
Responsibilities:
- Keep informed of development in the field of computer and CAD applications as applicable to the Piping Drawing Office.
- Keep abreast of discipline developments, new technologies and techniques.
- Carry out technical investigations, produce technical reports as and when required.
- Advise the Chief Piping Designer of manpower requirements to meet work schedules within the budget allocation.
- Responsible for the correct interpretation and execution of all piping computer aided draughting functions within the Piping Drawing Office.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Microstation CAD Software Package Version J or later
- 3D PDS experience
- Minimum 10 Years experience
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- A globally recognised leader in consulting and engineering is seeking a passionate and goal-oriented Senior Structural Designer on a contract bases. As a Senior Structural Designer, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of structural drawings and calculations. Your duties will include collaborating with the engineering team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing technical guidance on structural designs.
Qualifications:
- Drafting qualification a minimum.
- Diploma in engineering preferred.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Minimum of 10 years design draughting experience, of which 5 years are in the mining and minerals processing area.
- Familiar with relevant 2D & 3D CAD software, company Drafting Procedures.
- Experience using Tekla Structures preferred.
- Broad knowledge of construction and operations.
- Experience with Process Plant design and layout.
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- As the Civil & Structural Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing civil and structural engineering designs for mining and minerals processing projects, including providing professional sign-off.
- Your role involves coordinating design functions, conducting technical reviews to ensure compliance with project objectives, and delivering cost-effective solutions on time.
- You'll also mentor junior staff to enhance their technical skills and understanding of company systems.
- Safety is a priority, and you'll contribute to health, safety, and environmental policies, ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders.
- Industry: Mining & Engineering
- Contract: Project-Based
Requirements for this role
- Performs engineering design calculations and prepares design sketches as required on assigned projects.
- Assists the civil designers in the preparation of civil and structural drawings.
- Reviews, and comments on civil and structural drawings under the guidance his/her supervising engineer.
- Reviews and comments on supplier documents and other discipline drawings under the guidance his/her supervising engineer.
- Attends progress meetings and assists in the preparation of project progress reports on behalf of his/her supervising engineer.
- Advises his/her supervising engineer of any slippages and their causes and proposed corrective action.
- Advises his/her supervising engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups.
- Assists in the preparation of contract requisitions and schedules of quantity for civil and structural work on assigned projects.
- Liaises with construction personnel and addresses site queries during construction under the guidance his/her supervising engineer.
Qualifications & Experience:
- BSc (Civil Engineering) / BEng (Civil)
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
- Minimum of 3 years civil and structural design experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably worked within an EPC/EPCM engineering environment.
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- Our client, a well-established farming 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.
- 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:
- 3–5 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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- Our client, a well-established business in contract sugar cane production, is seeking a motivated and hands-on Junior Farm Manager to join their team in Eshowe, KZN. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with farming experience who is looking to grow their career within a dynamic farming environment.
Location: Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal
Minimum Requirements
- Previous experience in farming
- Valid driver’s licence
- Ability to communicate in Zulu will be advantageous
Key Attributes
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Practical and hands-on approach to farm operations
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
Package Includes
- Accommodation provided
- Company cellphone provided
- Work vehicle provided
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- Our client is seeking a Digital Lead – Systems Intelligence to drive data reliability, digital innovation, and scalable system integration across the organisation.
Industry: Mining related services
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure data quality, governance, and integrity to support trusted decision-making
- Enforce documentation standards, system compliance, and audit readiness
- Design and implement practical, value-driven digital solutions aligned to business needs
- Lead rollout of digital initiatives, including change enablement and user training
- Build and evolve scalable data platforms, enabling advanced analytics and AI adoption
- Align local systems with global platforms and oversee cloud data governance
- Optimise infrastructure by reducing redundancy and improving scalability and efficiency
- Drive security, disaster recovery, and departmental risk management practices
- Ensure compliance with SHE standards and performance requirements
- Manage stakeholders, service providers, and industry partnerships
- Lead team performance, recruitment, and capability development
- Mentor teams and promote digital and AI-driven transformation
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in data engineering, Information Systems, or related field
- Business related Post Graduate Diploma NQF level 7 or higher
- 7+ years in Digital development and integration experience
- 7+ years in a Data Engineering or related technical role
- Previous management experience
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- To plan and execute both planned and unplanned maintenance on PLCs, instrumentation, and associated control systems. This involves testing, calibrating, installing, repairing, inspecting, and monitoring equipment according to strict quality and safety standards. The role requires a constant commitment to quality, driven by clear focus, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skilful execution.
Equipment Maintenance & Optimization
- Conduct Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) on plant equipment.
- Execute planned daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.
- Attend to unplanned machine and service interruptions.
- Review preventative maintenance schedules and amend where required.
- Complete Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for all breakdowns.
- Install, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation equipment and control systems.
- Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable speed drives (VSDs), flow meters, and level transmitters.
- Perform backups on control systems.
- Read, understand, and interpret schematics, programming, and technical specifications.
- Refer to manufacturer manuals for the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.
Line Productivity & Continuous Improvement
- Improve plant productivity and quality through maintenance intervention.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce line and batch losses.
- Assist in training, mentoring, and coaching production and engineering team members in your field of expertise to achieve optimum machine operation and performance.
Project Implementation
- Support the project team to install and commission new equipment.
- Perform upgrades to older equipment where required.
- Review technical in-house modifications, additions, major repairs, and electrical expertise.
- Liaise with independent contractors regarding instrumentation, control systems, repairs, and installations.
Maintenance Administration
- Complete and submit job cards for planned and unplanned work.
- Follow the authorised process for spares requisitions and update critical/non-critical spares lists.
- Ensure correct Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is used at all times.
- Ensure ISO and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards are followed in all workshops and work areas.
- Adhere to change management procedures prior to any change in the plant and process.
- Action close-outs of all Non-conformance Reports (NCRs) related to Engineering.
- Assist in risk assessments for all departmental activities.
Experience and Qualifications
- Technical qualification in Instrumentation (Minimum NQF 6 - 7).
- Previous work experience within an FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
- Previous experience working on high-speed packaging machines (HMI driven).
- Experience in programming PLCs and VSDs.
- Practical knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, as well as plant automation.
- Prior knowledge of ISO standards.
- Advantageous: AVEVA and Festo training.
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent practical implementation of problem-solving techniques.
- Precise workmanship with excellent attention to detail.
- Intermediate level of computer literacy (MS Office).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and cope well under pressure.
- Good internal customer/supplier relations and an effective team player.
- Strong ability to train staff.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times.
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- Our client, a global leader in consulting and engineering, is dedicated to delivering solutions for critical challenges within the energy and materials markets. They are seeking a motivated Junior Mechanical Designer to join their team.
In this role, you will:
- Prioritize Safety: Work safely by adhering to company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, manuals, and procedures. Always consider the health, safety, and welfare of colleagues, visitors, clients, the community, and the environment.
- Produce Mechanical Drawings: Create mechanical drawings that align with accepted engineering practices and company drafting standards.
- Develop 3D Modelling Skills: Learn and utilize the Aveva E3D 3D Modelling software to build equipment models from vendor-supplied 2D drawings.
Responsibilities:
- 3D CAD design modelling and 2D drafting annotations.
- Modelling of 2D Vendor drawings into 3D Models,
- Detailed design and production of mechanical models and drawings encompassing all aspects of a Mining Processing plant construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements.
- Timely completion of mechanical deliverables to schedules.
- Adherence to project man-hour budgets.
- Adherence to company standards and procedures.
- Miscellaneous tasks such as vendor works inspections, material take-offs, standard drawings, and detail drawings.
- Production of drawings in accordance with established procedures, i.e., internal review, client review, checking, etc.
- Clarity and accuracy of drawings.
- Work closely with consultants, other disciplines, and Project/Study Managers to ensure that client’s objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance and take initiative for safety and environmental issues
Qualification & Experience:
- Tertiary Technical Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (National Diploma, BTech, BEng, BSc)
- Basic 3D Modelling in any 3D Modelling package
- Adaptable and agile to the working environment.
- Proficient with the complete Microsoft Office Suite of products. (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
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- A leading consulting and engineering company is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in the mining and minerals industry on large capital projects, including projects in remote locations and other countries, in particular third world countries.
Contract Position
Located in Midrand
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Prepare/Review technical specifications, contract specifications, calculations, reports, design criteria, tender documentation, installation contract documents and other documents required by the project / study in accordance with project, discipline, statutory regulations, good-practice, and company procedural requirements.
- Required to serve as discipline lead engineer from time to time depending on operational requirements.
- Ensure project filing system is maintained and kept up to date in a discipline or project system.
- Ensure the that designs produced support the method of construction and ease of plant maintenance and operations.
- Ensure design engineering standards are maintained and adhered to on all projects.
Qualifications:
- BSc, BEng or B. Tech Grad
- ECSA registered
- Knowledge, skills, and experience:
- Willing to register as a candidate engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa and see the process through until finally being register as and Engineering Professional
- Have a working knowledge of at least one CAD Application.
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- Mechanical Designer with extensive experience in the mining and minerals industry on large capital projects, including projects in remote locations and other countries, in particular third world countries.
Contract position
Location - Bryanston
Qualifications:
- Tertiary Technical Qualification, (National Diploma etc.)
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years Mechanical design experience in the mining and minerals processing area in design office and in the field.
- Knowledge of Mineral Processing Plant equipment such Primary Crusher, Secondary Crushers, Tertiary Crushers, Vibrating Screens, Feeders, Stockpiles.
- A good understanding of the operation of belt conveyors and its various components.
- Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of design packages and discipline related application software.
- Experienced and familiar with relevant CAD software packages including 3D and company Drafting Procedure, knowledge of word, databases, and spreadsheets
- Knowledge of fabrication, construction and operations.
- Good understanding of mechanical technology.
- Checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion, initiative.
- Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas.
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- Our client, a global leader in consulting and engineering, is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to critical challenges within the energy and materials markets. They are currently seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to contribute to engineering excellence by:
- Executing assigned project scopes effectively
- Bringing specialized discipline expertise to support the business
- Supporting and supervising task delegation to team.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Execution and Quality Assurance: Execute assigned scopes of work, ensuring technical quality, adherence to safety standards, and compliance with international and client-specific standards on instrumentation and control projects.
- Project Coordination and Documentation: Prepare technical specifications, manage design documentation, oversee project filing systems, and ensure that all design activities align with project timelines and budgets.
- Design Supervision and Guidance: Supervise and allocate tasks to engineering and design teams, provide technical guidance, review documents across disciplines, and conduct design group meetings in a 3D environment.
- Problem-Solving and Innovation: Solve complex engineering problems using creative approaches, anticipate potential issues, and deliver innovative, strategic solutions that align with client needs and goals.
- Project Management and Client Liaison: Engage with clients on design requirements, manage task delegation, oversee budgets and schedules, participate in factory acceptance tests, and support plant commissioning and project close-out.
Qualifications & Experience:
- BSc, BEng or BTech in Engineering or National Diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
- ECSA registered.
- Minimum of 10 years design experience in the mining and minerals processing industry.
- Site experience – construction and commissioning.
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