Reliability Engineer (Rotating Equipment) – Permanent

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eMalahleni, Mpumalanga
Full-time
Posted 1 week ago
Full-time Engineering Code 08
R67 000 – R87 250/month
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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the engineering consultancy in eMalahleni. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in eMalahleni. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
  • Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
  • Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
  • Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
  • Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
  • Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
  • Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend

What you need

  • Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
  • BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
  • Able to manage contractors and budgets
  • Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
  • Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
  • Code 08 licence for site visits

Helpful, not essential

  • Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
  • Finite element analysis skills
  • Experience with SAP PM for maintenance

What you get

  • Study support for postgraduate courses
  • Company laptop and CAD licences
  • Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in eMalahleni really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree certificate and academic record, a list of projects with your role on each plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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Job details
SalaryR67 000 – R87 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationeMalahleni, Mpumalanga
CategoryEngineering
Experience7+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted20 September 2026
Closing Date20 October 2026
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