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Geotech

Design Engineer - Mechanical (Mining Machinery)

Geotech

  • R37,500 - R62,500 per month
  • Permanent Junior position
  • Boksburg
  • Posted 20 Jan 2026 by Geotech
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2631255
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About the position

  • Design and engineer heavy-duty mining and bulk materials handling equipment (e.g., sizers, feeder breakers, reclaim/apron feeders).
  • Build accurate 3D parametric models and assemblies in SolidWorks (plus other CAD tools as needed).
  • Produce GA and detailed manufacturing drawings for fabrication and assembly.
  • Perform key engineering calculations to ensure safe, fit-for-purpose designs aligned to relevant standards.
  • Work within ISO 9001 design controls, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability.
  • Partner with draughtsmen and workshop/manufacturing teams to deliver buildable, technically sound solutions.
  • Report progress and technical updates to the Technical Manager.
  • Drive continuous improvement, solve design and production issues, and implement smarter design updates across the project lifecycle.

  • BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering (or higher).

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design and manufacturing (preferably heavy engineering). - Draughting required
  • Strong SolidWorks capability (3D modelling) and AutoCAD experience (2D drafting).
  • Proven problem-solving ability and strong engineering judgement.
  • Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment (design control, documentation, traceability).
  • Exposure to mining equipment, materials handling, or heavy industrial machinery is highly advantageous.

Desired Skills:

  • mechanical draughtsmen
  • mining equipment
  • solidworks
  • 3D Parametric
  • 3D Models

Desired Work Experience:

  • 2 to 5 years

About The Employer:

Our client based in Johannebsurg is looking for a practical, workshop-aware Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing heavy-duty mining equipment and replacement components.

You'll take ownership of designs from early concept through to production-ready detail, working closely with drafting and fabrication teams to ensure every solution is accurate, manufacturable, and fit for harsh site conditions.

Employer & Job Benefits:

  • annual salary R450 to R750 neg

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Geotech

About the agency

Let us Introduce ourselves... Our passion is simple - we strive to be the recruitment partner of choice for our clients, candidates and staff, in South Africa, across the African continent, and globally. Our consultants are driven, committed and trusted, and our team ethic is one of quality, accountability and delivery. We aim to uphold an internal environment in which our recruiters want to perform at their best. This results in hard, yet smart, work which ensures that our clients’ talent search is seamless, and their experience with us is second to none. Despite our diversity sectors that we service, our clients realize that we are fully aware of the challenges that they themselves face. We take a personal interest in everyone that we deal with, and we focus on upholding our long-term relationships with our clients and candidates alike. With offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg we strive to always be on hand whenever necessary. WHAT SETS US APART To accurately match our client’s requirements with the most suited candidate we have specialist consultants within each division. They follow rigorous interview and selection protocol to make sure that only the most appropriate candidates are presented to the client. This maintains client priority for the lifecycle of the placement. Where relocation is involved, we pride ourselves in knowing first-hand the upheavals and changes through which our candidates and their families may go, and therefore our unwavering support is guaranteed. Our experience has allowed us to build up a network of exceptional candidates with whom we are in regular contact, whether or not we are working a live vacancy. VISION To be recognised as the recruitment partner of choice, a company that actively engages in the client’s business to enhance its performance with outstanding service delivery. To ensure that our candidates are given sound and impartial advice to ensure that their career path fulfills their aspirations both professionally and personally. To give our employees the opportunity to drive their own careers in a path that has no boundaries by running continual improvement programmes, and offering a structured career progression. VALUES Excellence is our goal across all aspects. In an industry where quality can often be questionable, we pride ourselves in providing quality and integrity at every stage of the search and selection process. Attention to detail allows us to stand out in the recruitment arena. It is also the aspect which brings both clients and candidates back to us. We strive to offer the highest levels of service to everyone we are in contact with, and to surpass expectations. Professionalism means that we remain steadfast in offering the highest levels of service, which ensures that you are no less than delighted with the service you receive. Our team values the fact that they work for a truly professional Company and are eager to pass this on to you. Transparency for Clients means we will be exact about the number of candidates we have for your role. We will stick precisely to your requirements and will only introduce the calibre candidates who we know can fulfil what you are looking for. Transparency for Candidates means we will be sincere about what we think you can achieve within your next role. We will be honest with our salary guidance, as well as the type of position we can introduce to you. Culture, Fun and Originality ensures that we work extremely hard to make sure all expectations are met. However, we insist that our valued team have fun at work and enjoy what they do! We run incentives to ensure achievement is rewarded as we aim to build a long-term team. We strive to create a culture, reward system and environment that is unique in the recruitment industry.

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