Feltex – Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Feltex is inviting suitably qualified Mechanical Engineering graduates to apply for a temporary graduate-trainee opportunity within its maintenance department in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

The successful applicant will gain practical automotive-manufacturing experience in maintenance systems, preventative maintenance, plant safety, equipment installation, spare-parts administration and continuous improvement.

Important: Applicants need Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. The position is based at the Feltex Fehrer plant in Gqeberha.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a temporary graduate-trainee position designed to provide a Mechanical Engineering graduate with practical experience in an automotive-component manufacturing environment.

The graduate will join the maintenance team and work with plant machinery, preventative-maintenance systems, technical spares, equipment installations, maintenance reporting and continuous-improvement activities.

The role combines engineering administration with practical plant involvement. It is therefore suited to a graduate who is comfortable working with technical records as well as machinery and production operations.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Willingness to work at the Fehrer plant in Gqeberha.
• Ability to participate in practical maintenance and production activities.
• Ability to follow workplace safety procedures.

The vacancy’s education field lists “Diploma | Advanced Certificate,” but the detailed minimum requirements specifically request a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Applicants should use the exact name of their completed qualification when applying.

The advert does not confirm whether candidates with an Advanced Diploma, BTech, BEng, BSc Engineering or closely related qualification will be considered. These applicants should answer the portal’s qualification questions accurately and should not assume equivalence.

Maintenance-system duties

• Generate weekly preventative-maintenance activities.
• Prepare daily maintenance reports.
• Link spare-parts costs to maintenance activities.
• Assign technical spares to the maintenance system.
• Create work orders for spares and maintenance job cards.
• Generate monthly maintenance-system reports.
• Analyse maintenance key performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate information within the maintenance system.

Preventative plant maintenance

• Assist with servicing UBT and chemical-room machinery.
• Participate in the installation of new equipment.
• Inspect machinery and assess its operating condition.
• Monitor the safety status of machinery across the plant.
• Create work instructions for newly installed equipment.
• Help prepare machinery before production starts.
• Assist with equipment calibration and injector settings.
• Support efficient operation of the plant.
• Remain available at relevant machines during production runs.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance follows the approved schedule.

The official advert uses technical abbreviations such as “UBT” without defining them. Applicants may receive more information about the equipment and production process during induction or the interview process.

Machine-improvement and technical administration

• Engage with contractors and assist with price negotiations.
• Raise purchase orders for technical spares.
• Update the maintenance-spares spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel.
• Assist with mentoring engineering students.
• Help ensure that statutory requirements are met.
• Monitor maintenance expenditure against the approved budget.
• Help validate whether new formulations can run within equipment limits.
• Monitor maintenance-dashboard performance indicators.
• Support measures intended to improve machine efficiency and effectiveness.

Maintenance and workplace safety

• Ensure that planned-maintenance schedules are followed.
• Support safe working conditions throughout the plant.
• Apply approved safe-working practices.
• Monitor machinery from a safety perspective.
• Help ensure that maintenance work meets statutory requirements.
• Report technical, maintenance or safety concerns through the appropriate channels.

Useful skills for the position

• Mechanical problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance.
• Ability to interpret technical information.
• Accurate report-writing and record-keeping skills.
• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Analytical ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Safety awareness.
• Planning and organisational ability.
• Communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with production and maintenance personnel.
• Willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment.

The official vacancy does not provide a separate competency list. Applicants should mention these skills only where they can support them through academic work, practical training, workplace experience or relevant projects.

Who may be suited to this opportunity

This opportunity may suit a Mechanical Engineering graduate who is interested in:

• Plant maintenance.
• Automotive manufacturing.
• Production machinery.
• Preventative-maintenance planning.
• Continuous improvement.
• Engineering administration.
• Equipment installation and commissioning.
• Technical-spares management.
• Manufacturing safety and compliance.

Other eligibility information

The official advert does not state:

• An age restriction.
• An unemployment requirement.
• A citizenship requirement.
• A required academic average.
• A maximum amount of previous work experience.
• A driver’s licence requirement.
• Whether applicants must live in Gqeberha before applying.
• Whether final-year students awaiting results may apply.

Applicants should answer all additional screening questions on the official recruitment platform accurately.

Work arrangement

The graduate position is based at the Feltex Fehrer manufacturing site in Gqeberha. The practical plant-maintenance duties require workplace attendance, and the advert does not describe the opportunity as remote or hybrid.

The official listing does not state the normal working hours, shift requirements, standby arrangements, transport support, accommodation or relocation assistance.

Salary and employment after the programme

The official vacancy does not state whether a graduate salary or stipend will be paid or provide information about employee benefits.

The position is classified as temporary. The programme duration is not stated, and the advert does not promise permanent employment after the graduate-trainee period.

Applicants should confirm the contract duration, remuneration, benefits, working hours and conditions of employment if shortlisted.

Documents to prepare

• An updated and professional CV.
• A copy of your Grade 12 certificate.
• Your National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering certificate.
• A complete academic record, if requested.
• A copy of your identity document, if requested.
• Proof of relevant practical training or workplace exposure, where applicable.
• Copies of additional technical or safety certificates, where applicable.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

Upload only clear and accurate documents through Feltex’s official recruitment platform. Do not include unnecessary confidential information in your CV.

What to highlight on your CV

• The complete name of your Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Your institution and qualification-completion date.
• Relevant mechanical-design and maintenance modules.
• Preventative-maintenance knowledge.
• Academic projects involving machinery or production systems.
• Workshop or practical engineering experience.
• Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety.
• Experience creating technical reports or work instructions.
• Any exposure to manufacturing, production or automotive environments.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you have completed Grade 12.
• Confirm that you hold the required Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Use the full qualification name on your CV.
• Include relevant academic projects and practical training.
• Highlight maintenance, machinery and safety knowledge.
• Confirm that you can attend the Gqeberha workplace.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Complete every required section of the Feltex recruitment profile.
• Upload clear supporting documents.
• Submit before the official closing date.

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About Feltex

Feltex is a South African automotive-component manufacturer and a subsidiary of KAP Ltd. Its business units manufacture components used by automotive original-equipment manufacturers and the vehicle aftermarket.

The company’s operations include automotive trim, acoustic components, moulded foam, seating components, underfloor protection and vehicle accessories. Feltex operates manufacturing facilities in several South African automotive centres, including Gqeberha.

Learn more through the official Feltex website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply by 6 September 2026 where possible.
• Tailor your CV towards mechanical maintenance and manufacturing.
• Show your National Diploma prominently near the top of your CV.
• Include relevant academic modules and engineering projects.
• Mention practical workshop or plant experience accurately.
• Highlight Microsoft Excel and technical-reporting skills.
• Show an understanding of safety and preventative maintenance.
• Keep a copy or screenshot of your application confirmation.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without the required Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Listing only “Engineering Diploma” without identifying the discipline.
• Failing to include relevant academic projects or practical training.
• Submitting a generic CV that does not mention maintenance or machinery.
• Presenting academic exposure as formal employment.
• Uploading an incomplete or unreadable CV.
• Applying for the separate Sewing Machine Operator vacancy by mistake.
• Using an incorrect vacancy reference.
• Waiting until the closing date to begin the application.

Scam warning

Apply only through Feltex’s official eRecruit recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, training or graduate placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees selection in exchange for money.
• Confirm that the vacancy title is Mechanical Graduate – Gqeberha.
• Confirm that the reference number is FEL260826-1.
• Confirm that the business unit is Fehrer.
• Upload personal documents only through the secure official recruitment process.
• Be cautious of unofficial WhatsApp messages or email addresses requesting payment.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified using Feltex’s live official recruitment listing for Mechanical Graduate – Gqeberha, reference FEL260826-1.

The official listing confirmed the Fehrer Gqeberha site, maintenance department, temporary graduate-trainee classification, Grade 12 requirement, National Diploma requirement, responsibilities and closing date.

The vacancy does not state the programme duration, salary or stipend, starting date, number of available positions, working hours, minimum experience requirement or guarantee permanent employment.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Feltex application page below.
2. Confirm that the vacancy title is Mechanical Graduate – Gqeberha.
3. Confirm that the reference number is FEL260826-1.
4. Confirm that the business unit is Fehrer.
5. Read the complete official vacancy information.
6. Sign in to your Feltex recruitment profile or create a new profile.
7. Complete your personal, education and experience information accurately.
8. Upload your updated CV and requested supporting documents.
9. Review your qualification and contact details.
10. Submit before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 7 September 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 6 September 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of profile, document-upload or technical problems.