Job Description

An industry leader in the packaging/manufacturing sector is seeking a recent graduate for an Engineering Intern position at their Roodekop site. The successful applicant will rotate through different divisions for a year.
Tasks & responsibilities:

• Overseeing installations of various new multi-million-rand machines and technology
• Overseeing assigned Engineering and technical projects
• Ensuring customer satisfaction with respect to all Engineering projects
• Developing and implementing project schedules and forecasts
• Coordinating and checking of engineering deliverables
• Reporting weekly on project status and change orders
• Planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects
• Assisting in the preparation of engineering project and machine acquisition proposals
• Assisting in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of technical specifications
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs for project
• Implementing successful engineering projects
• Communicating extensively with assigned project Clients, external customers, and suppliers, both overseas and local
• Taking responsibility for commissioning and running multi-million-rand machinery and plant

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

• BSC or BEng Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering Degree
• Be willing to build a career in a great company
• Be familiar with ISO procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to negotiate effectively
• Strong ability to think logically and rationally
• Highly computer literate, especially Excel & CAD software
• Assertive and forthright
• Enthusiastic, positive, and self-energized
• Strong financial and commercial aptitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Ability to work effectively in team

Only BSc and Beng qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted.

Skills Required