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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 610+ years experience
• Valid drivers license
• Preferred age range 2540, based on experience

Why Dennes?

• Family atmosphere: open-door policy, flat hierarchy
• Diverse, meaningful work with direct impact
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives
• Immediate startwith salary tailored to your skills

To Apply: Send your CV and a short note detailing:

1. A challenging part youve machined
2. Your CNC + manual experience
3. A time you supported or learned from a colleague