TRAFFIC Western Cape

Data Center Mechanical Engineer: System Design & Uptime

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and approve mechanical systems for data centres. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all regulations, training operational teams, and managing system enhancements. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical abilities, proficiency in AutoCAD and design principles, and effective communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of R 70,000 to R 78,000 monthly.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$101,510/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
Amazon DynamoDB Elasticsearch (now Elastic) MongoDB Atlas Apache Hive Blackboard Learn IBM Db2 Django Angular

Job Overview

Date Posted
09 May 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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