Junior Engineer

Recruiter:

The Working Earth

Job Ref:

TWE001997/KM

Date posted:

Monday, March 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

300000 Annually

SUMMARY:

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a Junior Engineer to provide technical support to production, assist with engineering projects, and ensure consistent product quality.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Support and maintain production processes for effective startups and stable operations.
Collect and analyse data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Ensure machine reliability and assist with fault-finding.
Monitor product quality and implement corrective actions.
Control scrap levels and support wasteâreduction initiatives.
Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, GMP and siteâspecific food safety standards (FSSC).
Train technical teams on best practices.
Manage technical consumables and equipment inventory.
Maintain accurate documentation of process changes and outcomes.
Contribute to continuous improvement and selfâdevelopment.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
2–5 years relevant experience
Ability to interpret technical drawings
Knowledge of faultâfinding, testing, and production equipment
Understanding of H&S regulations and GMP
Exposure to quality systems and manufacturing processes

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