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Dynexity

Mechanical Engineer

Dynexity

  • R55,000 - R80,000 per month
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 08 Sep 2026 by Dynexity
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2644811 - Ref JHB003916

About the position

Mechanical Engineer
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer with a strong interest in design and experience within the Heavy Engineering, Offshore, Oil & Gas, or Subsea industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for both engineering design and project execution.
Minimum Requirements

  • Qualification: Minimum of a BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering degree.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in a mid-level engineering role.
  • Industry Experience: Proven experience in the Heavy Engineering, Offshore, Oil & Gas, or Subsea sectors.
  • Design: A strong interest and demonstrated ability in mechanical design is essential.
  • Software: Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD is required.

Key Responsibilities
Approximately 70% of the role will focus on engineering design and development, including:

  • In-house mechanical design and product development.
  • Performing strength calculations from first principles, as well as FEA/Simulation where required.
  • 3D CAD modelling and technical drawing using SolidWorks.
  • Preparing comprehensive manufacturing data packs, including:
    • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
    • Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
    • Work Instructions
    • Technical Manuals


  • Managing and liaising with vendors throughout the fabrication process.


Approximately 30% of the role will involve project management, including:

  • Managing projects from inception through to delivery across Service, Repair, Manufacturing, Design, CEM and Product-related projects.
  • Preparing quotations and overseeing project execution.
  • Procurement and logistics coordination.
  • Resource planning and scheduling.
  • Project reporting, inspection report review and disposition.
  • Data book preparation and submission.
  • Oversight of manufacturing, quality control and final project closeout.

Desired Skills:

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Heavy Engineering
  • Offshore engineering
  • Oil & GAs
  • Subsea Sectors
  • SolidWorks

Dynexity

About the agency

Predicting the future has always been more about magic and crystal balls than anything else. Some things have changed in the last ten years; complexity and dynamic have accelerated. Dynexity, the infamous combination of these two is on the rise. The more skilled a person is, the greater the level of Dynexity they have to contend with. ABOUT US Dynexity (Pty)Ltd is an Owner run Recruitment company, with the Owner being a German National who is familiar with both cultures, the South African having lived here for the past 23 years as well as European. Our wealth of more than 23 years of wide-ranging experience in specialized recruitment, enables us to offer the correct and uniquely tailored solution for each employer, whatever their recruitment requirements are. We combine our expertise in local recruitment, with our deep understanding of the South African market, and recruitment in various countries on the African continent. We at Dynexity (Pty)Ltd above all else, are committed to delivering service excellence. Our mandate is to work beyond simply filling a vacancy, but to fully comprehend an employers’ needs and thus becoming a mutually beneficial business partner. Our Value proposition is to offer recruitment services with a high level of competence, adequate research, responsibility and future based thinking.

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