Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Midrand

A permanent mechanical engineer opportunity in Midrand offers a qualified engineer with maintenance management experience the chance to lead engineering work in a paper and pulp or FMCG environment.

About the company and the work

The role is advertised through Pronto Labour Team. It is a maintenance-focused engineering role, where the successful candidate will need a solid understanding of engineering practice, drawings and specifications, and the ability to work with mechanical, electrical and piping drawings. The advert lists Midrand as the location and notes a closing date of 26 November 2026.

Role details and duties

• Provide maintenance management in a paper and pulp or FMCG environment.
• Read and develop mechanical, electrical and PID drawings.
• Develop drawings and specifications for engineering work.
• Use Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Projects and Visio, and AutoCAD in engineering work.
• Apply a solid understanding of engineering principles to maintenance and plant-related decisions.

The advert is brief on daily tasks, so confirm the exact plant, shift pattern and reporting line with the advertiser when you apply.

Requirements

• BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineer.
• Minimum 5 years’ maintenance management experience in a Paper and Pulp OR FMCG industry — essential.
• GCC Factories.
• Solid understanding of engineering.
• Ability to read and develop mechanical, electrical and PID drawings.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Projects, Visio) including AutoCAD.
• Ability to develop drawings and specifications.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original listing, and be cautious of any request for payment in exchange for a job.

Practical tips

• Lead with maintenance management experience in paper and pulp or FMCG, with plant examples.
• State your BEng/BSc and GCC Factories status clearly at the top of your CV.
• Include drawing examples in your experience: mechanical, electrical and PID work, plus AutoCAD use.
• Show how you have improved maintenance reliability or reduced downtime, where you can do so honestly.
• Check your contact details before applying, as shortlisting depends on them.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original Careers24 listing and follow its application instructions. Review the full advert there before submitting, so you can confirm the location, closing date and any additional instructions given by the advertiser.

Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the role, pay and working arrangements with the advertiser before accepting any offer. Note that the salary is listed as Market Related in the original advert.

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