Job Description

R&D Technician

The R&D Technician will operate from the Global Riser facility. The position encompasses a fast-track program of knowledge and performance with regards to R&D as well as Global Riser's systems and processes. The employee will be supervised by Mechanical Engineers, Project Engineers, and Management. He/ she will be an enthusiastic, efficient, self starting, committed individual with an ability to assess and make decisions quickly, who can think practically and innovatively, with an ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibility:

Complete training as required. Shadow the applicable Engineers, in order to gain a fundamental understanding of the R&D requirements & Equipment. Perform Engineering R&D testing on Equipment (Primary function). Perform Quality Control on Equipment. Assist Engineers in Admin tasks. Assist in the Compilation of Engineering Documents, such as Manuals, Procedures, BOM's, QCP's and Works Instructions, Minor/ Basic Manufacturing Drawings. Assist in all technical functions when required. Carry out a variety of work as directed. Carry out equipment set up, packing, repair, maintenance when required. Always ensure a safe working environment.

Skills:

The following are the minimum skills required to perform the function:

A good level of English, both written and oral. A good knowledge of the MS Office suite. Good written communicator (email; technical report writing).

Qualifications and Experience:

National Senior Certificate (Matric) as a minimum. No formal tertiary education or experience is required, however a relevant technical qualification (eg N4, N5) would be advantageous. Any training and/or experience relevant to the field, would be advantageous

Place of work

The Employee will be based at the workshop facility in Atlas Gardens, Durbanville Hills

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Why would you want to leave/ left your current company If you are not South African born, do you have a valid work visa? How many days notice must you hand in? What is your monthly salary expectation TCTC? Have you ever performed any Engineering R&D testing on Equipment Have you ever performed any Quality Control on Equipment. Have you ever assisted in the Compilation of Engineering Documents, such as Manuals, Procedures, BOM's, QCP's and Works Instructions, Minor/ Basic Manufacturing Drawings. Have you ever assisted with Designs, constructs, assembles, tests, calibrates, modifies and installs existing and newly developed specialized equipment and systems. Uses blueprints, sketches and schematics Have you ever assisted with the Development and evaluation performance and reliability of test equipment Have you ever Determined different types and number of tests to be performed on equipment. Recommends modifications to testing equipment. Analyzes results Have you ever Instructed laboratory support staff in construction and modification techniques Have you ever Developed time and cost estimates, material requirements and methodology. Ordered materials and supplies Have you ever ensured accurate sample preparation (weigh, measure, data record keeping) If you do not live in Cape Town, are you willing to relocate at your own expenses.
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/06/09