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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 proficiencyFanuc 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 runsKey Traits
Team player with a relaxed yet driven mindsetPassionate about engineering, with a great sense of humourEnjoys mentoring junior staff — no ego allowedPunctual, drama-free, and zero tolerance for bullyingRequirements
Qualified artisan (Red Seal or equivalent) with 6–10+ years’ experienceValid driver’s licensePreferred age range 25–40, based on experienceWhy Dennes?
Family atmosphere : open-door policy, flat hierarchyDiverse, meaningful work with direct impactPerformance-based bonuses and incentivesImmediate start—with salary tailored to your skillsTo Apply : Send your CV and a short note detailing :
A challenging part you’ve machinedYour CNC + manual experienceA time you supported or learned from a colleague