Mechanical Engineering/Technologist Jobs

Mechanical Engineer/Technologist

Company Overview

Rand Water, Africa’s largest water utility, provides purified water to Gauteng province and other regions. We deliver sustainable water services to municipalities, industries, and communities while prioritizing infrastructure integrity.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Education: BEng/BTech Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: 3-4 Years
• Location: Gauteng

Role Purpose

Support the Asset Manager in optimizing the lifecycle performance of water infrastructure assets through strategic specification, maintenance, and operational oversight.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Eligible for ECSA Candidate Engineer registration
• 3+ years infrastructure/asset management experience
• Proven expertise in mechanical systems maintenance

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management strategies
• Conduct infrastructure condition assessments
• Optimize maintenance programs for critical assets
• Manage technical specifications for new installations
• Lead cross-functional engineering projects
• Monitor asset performance metrics and lifecycle costs

Technical Competencies

Essential Knowledge:

• Mechanical system design principles
• Asset lifecycle costing methodologies
• Maintenance reliability practices

Required Skills:

• Technical problem solving
• Project coordination
• Stakeholder communication
• Data-driven decision making

Behavioral Attributes:

• Detail-oriented professional
• Proactive collaborator
• Safety-conscious mindset
• Continuous improvement advocate

Application Deadline

11 September 2025

Application Process

Submit application through Rand Water’s career portal (erecruit platform). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No application fees required. Candidates are advised to use our free CV builder tool for optimal presentation.