Mechanical Engineer – Electrical Workshop Lead

About the role

The successful candidate will lead the daily operations of the electrical workshop, supervising technical teams and overseeing the diagnosis, repair and testing of AC/DC motors, transformers and control systems.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the workshop technical staff on a daily basis.
• Manage the diagnosis, repair and testing of AC/DC motors, transformers and associated control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all workshop activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience working with centrifugal multistage pumps.
• Experience with refurbishment and installation of centrifugal multistage pumps on Transnet crude oil pipeline, Natref or Sapref projects.
• Familiarity with API 610 standards.
• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a trade test in Fitter, Turner or Millwright.

Required skills

• Refurbishment and installation of centrifugal multistage pumps.
• Diagnosis, repair and testing of AC/DC motors.
• Diagnosis, repair and testing of transformers.
• Control‑system troubleshooting and testing.
• Knowledge of API 610 standards.