Title:  Junior Mechanical Engineer

Tenova, a Techint Group company, is a worldwide partner for innovative, reliable solutions in the metals and mining industries. Tenova, leverages a workforce of over 2,500 forward-thinking professionals located in 18 countries across 5 continents, who design technologies and develop services that help companies reduce costs, save energy, limit environmental impact and improve working conditions.

VACANCY 

Junior Mechanical   Engineer 

(Fulltime Permanent position)

Tenova South Africa

Closing Date : 5 June 2026

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We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer who has initiated their post-graduation, engineering career having had some plant/site and design exposure and who would like to expand their knowledge and skills in the Pyrometallurgical environment. 

The candidate should be prepared to be very hands on, spend time on site and have an eagerness to extract as much knowledge from Subject Matter Experts within the Company so they can deepen their own skills to deliver high quality outputs.

Your role will be to:

• Develop conceptual and detailed design of engineered components for furnaces and related high temperature equipment using modern engineering tools, according to the contract, the safety rules, and the time schedule.          
• Take responsibility for the execution of engineering done by yourself, ensuring that all the calculations, drawings and technical documents are complete and issued in time, by involving the relevant expertise within the Company.
• Continuously work with the mindset of improvement and innovation of designs, systems and procedures for operational functions.
• Travel internationally for project requirements sometimes for several weeks at a time

You will perform the following activities

• Assist in preparing all contract deliverables on a project (i.e., drawings, manuals, reports and specifications for manufacturing, installation, procurement, and operations).
• Ensure designs are technically acceptable, safe, completed on time and within budget.
• Provide technical input during manufacturing and commissioning phases
• Conduct on-site commissioning
• Report changes and delays on the project as soon as they arise.
• Drive value engineered solutions.
• Participate in design reviews relating to equipment package designs.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards
• Ensure designs conform to the logistics strategy of the project.
• Work closely with the relevant drawing office employees to produce accurate drawings on time.
• Collaborate effectively with Process, Electrical, Control and Instrumentation disciplines.
• Prior furnace knowledge is not essential

 Competencies

• Competence in using drawing packages such as (AutoCAD/Inventor similar 3D modelling software)
• An understanding of FEA and CFD modelling principles
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including:
  • Heat transfer and thermodynamics modelling
  • Structural analysis and materials selection
  • Manufacturing processes, trial assembly and construction techniques

Leadership & Professional Attributes

• Strong problem-solving methodology
• Results-oriented with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Stress tolerance and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to safety-first culture and quality excellence

Required qualification & experience

• Mechanical Engineering Degree (B.Eng  /B.Tech Mechanical)
• 3-5 Years of progressive engineering experience demonstrating increasing responsibility and technical capacity
• Furnace design experience not essential

We are committed to building a diverse, high-performing engineering team that delivers world-class solutions while developing the next generation of engineering leaders.

Workplace: Midrand, Johannesburg , South Africa

Must be able to travel internationally

Preference will be given to female and Affirmative Action candidates.