Job Opportunities at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare, develop and implement divisional plans, policy, procedures and objectives
• Coordinate budget processes and reporting, support month end and year end closings, management of statutory reporting and support to all group companies.

Minimum Qualification required:

• Chartered Accountant (SA) (Essential) 
• Degree: BCom Finance (Essential) 

Minimum experience required:

• 3 to 5 years post article experience required in the financial management and accounting
• Experience in budgeting, reporting
• In dept analysis of results and forecast figures, standalone and consolidation.

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Experience:

• 3+ years Industry experience in manufacturing/food processing/chemical processing/FMCG environment
• Experience with design (Process/Mechanical/Control systems)
• Advantageous experience/exposure: Embedded systems/C language programming/Instrumentation/PLC’s/Automation/IIoT
• Demonstrate an understanding of:
• Process, electrical and mechanical engineering principles and control systems
• Mechanical and electrical equipment
• Heat transfer
• Production, principles, methodologies and processes
• Project management - Implementation, and management of projects involving both internal and external parties 

Duties:

• Manage engineering projects
• Plant upgrade/optimization/automation design
• Source equipment/service providers
• Main process operations will be heating/cooling/pumping/control
• 6 months+ project

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Responsibilities:

• Client liaison and project management responsibilities.
• Ability to undertake bridge/structural tasks as part of project development.
• Ability to successfully interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (traffic, civil, planning, geotechnical, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects.)
• Ability to grow and develop the Structures engineering team, including interfacing divisional or project directors, meeting with clients to develop and expand work.

Qualifications and Relevant Experience:

• BEng or BSc Civil Engineering
• Registered Candidate Engineer with ECSA
• Professional Engineer with ECSA – highly advantageous
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience working on large, infrastructure projects (Culverts and Bridge)
• A registered culvert inspector

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Responsibilities:

• Lead the modelling team to ensure that project deliverables are met in accordance with specifications and quality standards.
• Able to model using the following collaborative software tools:
• Bentley Suite - Microstation, AECOSIM, ProjectWise or AutoDesk Suite – Civil 3D, Navisworks, BIM 360, Revit as well as reinforcement packages such as CADS RC

Develop and interpret Bridge and Civil Structural modelling and designs including:

• Bridge and Culverts, clash detection and modelling for highways structures.
• Reinforcement detailing of structural elements in CADS RC
• Civil structures modeling in Revit or AECOSIM
• Interact and coordinate with other disciplines using NAVIS works or ITWIN.

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications and Relevant Experience:

• Competent with structural engineering modeling using either AutoDesk Suite and Bentley related Bentley software
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in modelling of civil structures
• Minimum 3 years’ managing a project team.
• EE candidate preferred.

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Related qualifications

• At least 8 years post-qualification experience.
• International experience would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of systems and automation.

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execution of strategic engineering projects and change management.
• Support Engineering team to plan and execute successful maintenance shutdowns
• Lead efforts to ensure continuous business improvement and technical support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environment standards (appointment at GMR2(7))
• Ensure compliance with governance, procedures and that all legal registers are up to date
• Ensure the safety of all the equipment (safety guards - OHSAct) and surrounding buildings (SANS10400)
• People management of external contractors and professional services.
• OPEX spending to be in line with chosen strategy
• Identify, apply and execute Mechanical & Civil CAPEX expenses
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and procure equipment and spare parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement mechanical systems and components for tissue paper production.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis and evaluation of existing machinery, identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate modifications or develop & implement effective maintenance strategies
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to production teams, addressing mechanical issues and troubleshooting problems as they arise.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• GCC will be advantageous

KNOWLEDGE AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years’ production and maintenance experience in a FMCG plant
• Knowledge of the OHS Act & Regulations
• Extensive knowledge of project management and stakeholder relations in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Knowledge and experience in hazard control and risk assessments

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• Function related experience: 5 - 10 years min
• Strong technical experience and understanding in design, scope of work, reading, sense checking and writing.