Fresh Jobs at MECS (Pty) Ltd

• 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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• The incumbent will be responsible for E&I and control systems project engineering, design, product development, procurement, installation and commissioning of projects; locally and abroad.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering,
• Pr.Eng/Pr.Tech. registered
• Relevant post graduate qualifications albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience within the field of E&I and control systems engineering and construction.
• At least 4 years plant commissioning experience.

Knowledge required:

• E&I (HV, MV & LV) and control systems design, deliverables, construction and application in large industrial plants.
• Industry codes/standards and inter departmental practices and procedures.
• In depth understanding of drawings, specifications, networks and communication.
• Pricing, tendering and budgeting principles, tools and control.
• Computer spread sheets and other MS office applications.
• Safety consciousness and application of good practice health and safety.

Skills:

• Self-starter, ability to work under pressure, results and delivery orientated.
• Organisational skills like planning, project management and prioritising ability.
• Commercial awareness and sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpreted written computer software and be able to design/develop from concept new control systems.
• Interpret drawings and specifications for internal, client and contractor use.
• Innovation in problem solving and creativity with new ideas.
• Listening to, interpreting and understanding feedback from clients and team members.
• Team leadership, Team player and interpersonal motivational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Planning, design, specification, costing, procurement, reporting, construction, commissioning and handover on E&I and control system packages.
• Provide technical leadership to all dependent project disciplines.
• Management of suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Maintain the ECSA professional registration and manage own development.

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• The incumbent will be responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering,
• Pr.Eng/Pr.Tech. registered
• Relevant post graduate qualifications albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the project engineering environment.
• At least 2 years Plant Commissioning experience

Knowledge required:

• PLC’s programming and fault diagnostics.
• Instrumentation calibration and fault finding.
• Instrumentation specification.
• Control system specification.
• Understanding of P&ID’s and PFD’s
• In depth understanding of networks and communication protocols
• Budgeting principles and control.

Skills:

• Designing and developing new control systems
• Maintaining and modifying existing systems
• Managing operations
• Working collaboratively with design engineers, purchases and other internal staff
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities
• Project managing within cost and time constrained environments
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with the health and safety regulations and quality standards
• Writing computer software
• Commercial awareness.
• Team leadership skills.
• Listening to, interpreting and understanding feedback from clients and team members.
• Interpersonal motivational skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Planning, design, specification, costing, procurement, reporting, construction, commissioning and handover on Electrical system packages.
• Provide technical leadership to all dependent project disciplines.
• Management of suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Maintain the ECSA professional registration and manage own development.

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• We are seeking an experienced Red Seal Toolmaker / Senior Setter to join a high-volume precision engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialised gear cutting machinery and production tooling while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are achieved.

Requirements

• Grade 12 and Red Seal Toolmaker qualification.
• 20+ years' experience in toolmaking or precision machining.
• Strong experience with gear cutting machinery, milling machines, presses, pneumatic and hydraulic tooling.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, perform machine setups, and work independently.
• Programming knowledge and machine setting experience advantageous.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and optimise production equipment and tooling.
• Manufacture, maintain, and repair tooling and fixtures.
• Ensure first-off approvals and maintain product quality.
• Perform machine fault-finding, adjustments, and basic maintenance.
• Read technical drawings and machine manuals.
• Maintain safe working practices and high housekeeping standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and support operator training.

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• Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for turning data into meaningful business insights? We are seeking an experienced Analyst – Retail to join a dynamic team where you will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Working closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams, you will provide insightful financial analysis, identify business risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions, and support initiatives that drive profitability, cash generation, and sustainable business growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing decisions through data-driven insights, and continuously improving business performance.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in financial analysis, management reporting, or business partnering.
• Experience in Oil & Gas preferred; Manufacturing, FMCG, Mining, Agriculture, or Supply Chain experience will also be considered.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP, SAC, and Power BI experience advantageous.