Mechanical Technologist
Senwes Ltd.
2025/11/04   Klerksdorp

Job Ref #: Mechanical Technologist
Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Senwes is one of the leading agricultural companies in South Africa. Senwes serves the agri and food sector from farmgate to milldoor with a strategic focus which rests on six pillars - agricultural services, resources, investments, logistical services, financial services and corporate support services. Break new grounds with Senwes.
Job Description

Purpose

To execute engineering and project management functions within the Projects and Engineering Assets division. Specialist mechanical engineering knowledge and skills are required to measure, analyse, design and evaluate solutions to problems both in the execution of new capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects and maintenance (Operational expenditure - OPEX) projects. Additionally, project management is required to bring projects through the design and acquisition / appointment phase to successfully execution and project closure.

Responsibilities:

Assert conditions and compliance support

  • Assist in implementation of assert condition monitor and processes
  • Management of allocated mechanical maintains contract 
  • Compiling standardized drawings of Senwes plant componence / machinery

Engineering design

  • Complete project life cycle management including but not limited to:
    • Feasibility studies
    • Expenditure proposal documentation
    • Project timeline, cost, recourse, quality, document and contractor management

Occupational health and safety development and adherence

  • Assist in developing and implementing Health and Safety policies and procedures in line with regulations to ensure compliance and safety of operational maintenance and project personnel
Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • N.dip Mechanical Engineering (N6 minimum), candidates with a B.Tech Mechanical Engineering will receive preference
  • At least 3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering and project management

 

We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference. Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances. Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.