TRAFFIC Gauteng

Mechanical Engineer

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG

Job Description

Established in South Africa in 1959, thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is the local subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Uhde. Underpinned by a global footprint with local presence, we are a market-leading technology, engineering, construction and service partner for industrial plants and systems.

Combining over 100 years of global experience with over 60 years of local African know-how, thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa is a specialist provider of a range of advanced chemical technologies and integrated, environmentally friendly EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) solutions and services.

As an environmentally-responsible company, our vision is to create a livable planet through engineering green solutions.

The successful candidate will be required to fulfill the job as summarised below, but not limited to:

Responsibilities
  • Specification and design of pressure containing equipment
  • Preparation of project standards, engineering and technical specifications
  • Participating in PFD, P&ID and HAZOP studies
  • Assistance in the preparation of MCFDs
  • Review of Vendor Documentation to ensure design integrity and compliance with specifications and statutory regulations, codes and standards, and incorporation of vendor information into the design.
  • Be a lead engineer on a project.
  • Perform professional service estimates

The scope of this role will require the incumbent to work in a projects based environment covering all phases of project execution (feasibility, concept, basic, detail, construction support and commissioning). The individual will engage in mechanical design activities related to producing and checking mechanical engineering deliverables.

Qualification
  • Degree in BSc/ B. Eng Mechanical Engineering
  • Pr Eng registration with ECSA
Additional Educational Requirements
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite
  • Proficiency with discipline software programs
  • Proficiency in the preparation of technical specifications
Years of Experience

Should have a minimum of 7 years' relevant design experience in a contracting environment focused on projects in the Petro-Chemical/Chemical industry.

About This Role

Career insights for Mechanical Engineers positions

Salary Benchmark
R55,561/month
R41,339 to R72,024/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Simcenter Nastran Minitab Statistical Software ReliaSoft Weibull++ Blink (Chrome Engine) AutoCAD Civil 3D Revit MicroStation Visual Basic .NET

Job Overview

Date Posted
06 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Mechanical Engineers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R55,561/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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