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Mechanical Engineer, Western Cape
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: EL003293-Bronw-1
Our client a specialised offshore oil and gas engineering company is looking to appoint a motivated and technically driven Mechanical Engineer to join its Western Cape operation.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the integrity and performance of critical offshore drilling equipment within a niche and highly respected industry.
Our client a specialised offshore oil and gas engineering company is looking to appoint a motivated and technically driven Mechanical Engineer to join its Western Cape operation.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the integrity and performance of critical offshore drilling equipment within a niche and highly respected industry.
Duties & Responsibilities
Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:
- BSc Eng / Beng In Mechanical Engineering with 3 years experience in a relatable engineering environment
- Valid passport or able to apply
- Excellent MS Office (incl Teams & report writing) ability and high level of English both written and verbal
- Sound understanding of 3D CAD packages (SolidWorks preferred); FEA software (SolidWorks/Abaqus preferred); and Engineering Calculations Software (Mathcad MATLAB or similar)
- Exposure to ASME VIII API and Class Rules (ABS & DNV) advantageous
- Sound understanding of fabrication boiler making / welding precision machining
- Design experience in essential as role is predominantly design based
The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to:
- Oversee multiple projects including your own and provide guidance
- Mentor junior mechanical engineers and technicians
- Gain a fundamental understanding of the design operation inspection and repair of Capital Drilling Equipment as well as all the processes procedures etc. of the Company
- Conduct in-house design and development which will be the primary function of the role including strength calculations (from first principles) and FEA/Simulation 3D CAD modelling and drawing using SolidWorks manufacturing data pack generation (incl. BOMs QCPs Works Instructions Manuals)
- Manage design and development Projects which will be the secondary function within the role from inception through to delivery ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
- Giving expert technical advice to technicians and coaching new technicians
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes practices QC policies procedures and specifications
- Detailed reporting and inspection report reviews; regular report and feedback to Management and the customer on the progress of project
- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions; draft new procedures as required
- Ensure safe work practices are being adhered to at all times
Salary: Market related
To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to
If you have not received a response within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful
Required Experience:
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