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Mechanical Design Engineer Jhb

Afrikye


Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Specification

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will execute mechanical designs for small and medium transformers (Distribution Power Renewables BESS VSD Rectifiers etc.) up to 20MVA / 52KV class.

In order to be considered for this role you must have the following:

  • Higher National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Transformer Industry.

  • Knowledge of Mechanical Design Calculations/Simulations and Transformer Manufacturing processes.

  • Ability to work with standard and customised design software; experience with AutoCAD and Solidworks is advantageous.

  • Syspro knowledge and/or other ERP systems like SAP.

  • Proficient in MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

  • A legal driving licence and the ability to travel to site when the need arises.

  • Strong customer service orientation and the ability to make independent decisions.

Key Accountabilities (But not limited to):

  • Execute mechanical design calculations (Technical Parts Materials etc.) and designs for transformer active-parts and tanks.

  • Analyse interpret and maintain complex databases and national/international technical standards.

  • Review designs of peers and release engineering documentation for production.

  • Assist various departments (Sales Proposals Contracts PCP etc.) with technical queries.

  • Analyse and interpret customer specifications schedules and special requirements.

  • Train and support Junior Design Engineers on design software and processes.

  • Participate in Quality Control/Assurance activities and assist in updating technical standards.

Should you meet ALL of the above requirements please send your CV to .

Disclaimer: Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.


Required Experience:

IC