Graduate Engineer – Nursery Design & Machinery Specification

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)

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.

• 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

• 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