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Position: All?Round Machinist / CNC Programmer
Location: Ndabeni (near Pinelands), Cape Town
Company: Dennes Engineering – 40 years of solving engineering challenges in South Africa
Employment: Contract-Permanent
Role Options
Option A: All?Rounder Artisan
- Independent workshop hero: machine parts from samples without supervision
- Skilled on manual lathes & mills
- Thrives under pressure and tight deadlines
Option B: CNC?Savvy Engineer
- Mastercam 2020 & SolidWorks 2019 programming proficiency
- Fanuc G?code programming on Doosan, Mazak Slant, Leadwell, Mazak VTC41L (from legacy “dinosaurs” to modern Machines)
- Comfortable switching to manual machining when CNC capacity low.
- Handles both prototype (1-off) and production runs
Key Traits
- Team player with a relaxed yet driven mindset
- Passionate about engineering, with a great sense of humour
- Enjoys mentoring junior staff — no ego allowed
- Punctual, drama-free, and zero tolerance for bullying
Requirements
- Qualified artisan (Red Seal or equivalent) with 6–10+ years’ experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Preferred age range 25–40, based on experience
Why Dennes?
- Family atmosphere: open-door policy, flat hierarchy
- Diverse, meaningful work with direct impact
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives
- Immediate start—with salary tailored to your skills
To Apply: Send your CV and a short note detailing:
- A challenging part you’ve machined
- Your CNC + manual experience
- A time you supported or learned from a colleague
