Mechanical Engineer

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Date: Apr 7, 2026

Location: Durban, ZA

Company: Mondi AG

Your mission:

 

  • 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
  • Effective risk management
  • Ensure efficient maintenance cost control

 

 

Your profile:

 

  • 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

 

 

We offer:

 

  • Location: Merebank Mill, Travancore Drive, Merebank, 4052
  • Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Health benefits; Learning & Development 

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. 

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com to your “safe list” or address book.

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.

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