Reliability Engineer (Rotating Equipment) – Experienced

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Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering Code 08
R71 000 – R96 750/month
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Job Description

Real machines, real budgets and real downtime targets at the food and beverage factory in Krugersdorp. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

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

What you'll actually do

  • Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
  • Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
  • Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
  • Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
  • Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
  • Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom

What you need

  • Able to manage contractors and budgets
  • 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
  • Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
  • Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
  • Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations

Extra points for

  • Finite element analysis skills
  • Reliability or asset management certification
  • Project management certificate

What's in it for you

  • Performance bonus tied to plant availability
  • Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
  • Company laptop and CAD licences
  • Study support for postgraduate courses

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ECSA registration certificate, 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 7 working days.

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Job details
SalaryR71 000 – R96 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKrugersdorp, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience10+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted26 October 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
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