TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Mechanical Engineer

Mondi plc

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain mechanical equipment and programs

  • Optimise mechanical engineering systems and resources ensuring plant/process availability

  • Monitor process and systems conditions and trends to improve productivity and efficiency

  • Perform mechanical engineering tasks when participating in optimization projects

  • Maintain engagement with stakeholders such as suppliers, direct line management, production, engineering and maintenance when performing practical work

  • Drive multifuel boiler plant efficiencies

  • Carry out root cause analysis to minimize failures and improve reliability

  • Implement practical maintenance strategies and drive adherence to Mondi safety standards

  • Ensure efficient maintenance cost control


Qualifications

  • BSc Mechanical Engineering qualification (NQF 8)

  • 5 - 10 years' experience in mechanical engineering in an industrial / manufacturing environment, with exposure to boiler and utility plant maintenance

  • GCC will be advantageous

  • Valid South African Drivers license


Benefits

  • Duration: Permanent

  • Learning & Development


Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

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
10 Apr 2026
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, 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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