Recruiter: Ntice Sourcing Solutions Client Industry: Packaging & Manufacturing Sector Ntice is a specialist recruitment firm hiring on behalf of an industry leader in packaging. This company operates at a high technical scale, often involving multi-million rand machine installations and automated production lines.
What the Job Is About
This is a high-exposure Engineer in Training (EIT) role. You won’t just be observing; you will be part of a team responsible for commissioning and running large-scale plant machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Machine Installations: Overseeing the installation of new technology and multi-million-rand machinery.
- Project Management: Developing project schedules, forecasts, and reporting on technical change orders.
- Technical Deliverables: Coordinating and checking engineering designs and reports to ensure ISO standards are met.
- Supplier Liaison: Communicating with both local and overseas suppliers regarding technical specifications.
Career Advice: The “Industrial Hub” Strategy
- Mechatronics is King: If you are a Mechatronics graduate, highlight your ability to bridge the gap between Mechanical hardware and PLC/Software control. These industrial plants rely on that synergy.
- Excel & CAD: The listing explicitly mentions being “highly computer literate.” Be ready to demonstrate advanced Excel skills (data analysis) and CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) for modifying technical plans.
- Financial Aptitude: Unique to this role is the requirement for commercial aptitude. Engineers who understand “Cost of Failure” or “Return on Investment (ROI)” for a machine are highly valued in manufacturing.
Possible Interview Questions
- Technical: “If we are installing a new machine from an overseas supplier, what technical checks would you perform during the commissioning phase to ensure it meets our local factory standards?”
- Safety & Standards: “How familiar are you with ISO 9001 or ISO 45001? Why are these procedures critical when overseeing a multi-million rand project?”
- Logical Thinking: “Describe a time you used data (Excel) to identify a bottleneck in a mechanical process. What was your recommendation?”
- Teamwork: “In a plant environment, you often have to negotiate with technicians, suppliers, and senior management. How do you adjust your communication style for each?”
Quick Requirements Checklist
- Education: BSc or BEng in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Attributes: Assertive, forthright, and self-energized.
- Skills: Strong numeracy, logical reasoning, and CAD software experience.
How to Apply
- Location: Roodekop, Germiston.
- Duration: 12-month contract.
- Email: enquiry@nticesearch.com
- Tel: +27 31 001 8945
- Job Reference: 58871