Microsoft Excel, Engineering, Technical Documentation, Specifications, Machinery, Nursery, Design, Infrastructure, Problem Solving, Workflow Design
Job description
Graduate Engineer Nursery Design & Machinery Specification
Discipline: Agricultural / Mechanical / Civil Engineering
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (on-site and remote work possible)
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer to support the design and development of modern horticultural nurseries and the specification of associated machinery and infrastructure.
This role is ideal for a recent graduate who wants to gain hands-on, real-world experience in agricultural infrastructure, nursery layout design, and machinery systems, while working alongside experienced professionals in the horticulture and engineering sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with nursery layout and workflow design
- Support the specification of machinery and equipment for nursery operations
- Contribute to infrastructure planning (structures, civils, services, utilities)
- Assist with preparation of technical drawings, layouts, and documentation
- Support data collection, site assessments, and design reviews
- Participate in problem-solving related to production efficiency and system design
- Recently completed or near completion of a degree or diploma in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
- Strong interest in agriculture, horticulture, or agri-infrastructure
- Good technical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Basic understanding of engineering principles and drawings
- Proficiency in MS Excel and basic technical documentation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Exposure to CAD or layout software
- Interest in machinery, automation, or agricultural systems
- Any prior internship or practical engineering experience
What We Offer
- Practical, hands-on engineering experience in real projects
- Exposure to nursery design, machinery selection, and agri-infrastructure
- Flexible working arrangement (on-site and remote options)
- Strong CV-building opportunity for early-career engineers
- Fixed-term: 6 months
- Competitive graduate-level remuneration
- Based in East London, with flexibility for partial remote work
