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Junior Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Junior Mechanical Design Engineer
Recruiter:
Communicate Recruitment
Job Ref:
CTE028012/HB
Date posted:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary:
300 000 Annually
SUMMARY:
Are you a recently qualified Mechanical Engineer ready to launch your career in a high-performance industrial environment? If you have a strong academic background and want exposure to large-scale industrial boiler projects locally and internationally, this opportunity could be ideal.
POSITION INFO:
Job Description:
- Perform thermal, pressure part, and detailed mechanical design of industrial watertube boilers and associated equipment
- Assist with specification of bought-out equipment for boiler installations
- Support drawing reviews and take engineering accountability for design outputs
- Contribute to projects across the full lifecycle, from tendering and quotations through to commissioning and after-sales support
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while managing multiple project deliverables simultaneously
Skills & Experience:
- 0 – 3 years’ experience within an industrial or heavy engineering environment
- Strong academic record in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, CFD, and Stress Analysis
- Knowledge of national and international engineering standards and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Ansys Fluent
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact confidently with clients and stakeholders
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Engineering / BSc Mechanical Engineering Degree
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.
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