93 Condition Monitoring jobs in South Africa

Career Area
Product Support

Job Description
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary
Provides first line of support, coordination of services, problem resolution and/or recommendations on selected products and services. Remote support for mining operations.

About The Role / What You Will Do

• Addressing minor coverage issues and resolving minor complaints.
• Ensuring all customer communication is clearly documented.
• Answering inbound customer service inquiries.
• Providing health analysis or troubleshooting and redirecting them when appropriate.
• Identifying issues and determining appropriate course of action for effective resolution.
• Processing results from analysis of technical data
• Understand prime product or component health or status, if action is needed, and required next steps.

What You Have - Skills And Experiences
Fitter / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic qualification or training

Customer Focus

• Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Data Gathering & Analysis

• Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

Service Excellence

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Consulting

• Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.

Decision Making And Critical Thinking

• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Effective Communication

• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Problem Solving

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Relationship Management

• Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

What We Offer
From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.

Additional Information

• Onsite, five days a week in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.
• Relocation will not be supported.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions. Caterpillar commits itself to the realization of employment equity goals as envisaged in the South-African Employment Equity Act and policies relating to workplace equality. Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit

Caterpillar takes data privacy seriously and is committed to compliance with The Protection Of Personal Information Act in South Africa. Candidate Cvs are used for the limited purpose of evaluating suitability for this job role and deleted from our database when it is no longer needed for the purpose as soon as it is practicable. For more information on Caterpillar's privacy practices, please visit our Global Data Privacy Statement.

NB: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Posting Dates
October 1, October 8, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

Career Area:

Product Support

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary:

Provides first line of support, coordination of services, problem resolution and/or recommendations on selected products and services. Remote support for mining operations.

About The Role / What You Will Do:

• Addressing minor coverage issues and resolving minor complaints.
• Ensuring all customer communication is clearly documented.
• Answering inbound customer service inquiries.
• Providing health analysis or troubleshooting and redirecting them when appropriate.
• Identifying issues and determining appropriate course of action for effective resolution.
• Processing results from analysis of technical data
• Understand prime product or component health or status, if action is needed, and required next steps.

What You Have - Skills And Experiences:

Fitter / Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic qualification or training

Customer Focus:

• Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Data Gathering & Analysis:

• Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

Service Excellence:

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Consulting:

• Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Effective Communication:

• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Problem Solving:

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Relationship Management:

• Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

What We Offer:

From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.

Additional Information:

• Onsite, five days a week in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.
• Relocation will not be supported.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions. Caterpillar commits itself to the realization of employment equity goals as envisaged in the South-African Employment Equity Act and policies relating to workplace equality. Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit

Caterpillar takes data privacy seriously and is committed to compliance with The Protection Of Personal Information Act in South Africa. Candidate Cvs are used for the limited purpose of evaluating suitability for this job role and deleted from our database when it is no longer needed for the purpose as soon as it is practicable. For more information on Caterpillar's privacy practices, please visit our Global Data Privacy Statement.

NB: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Posting Dates:

October 1, October 8, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

Position: Reliability Engineer

Contract opportunity exists for Reliability Engineer at mine sites in Southern Africa. The Reliability Engineer will be responsible to develop Maintenance Strategies, Tactics and Plans and implement Engineering practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure correct Asset Tree Structures and asset identification,
• Identify fit for purpose Maintenance strategies, tactics and plans including SOPs for different Asset classes (Preventative Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Proactive Maintenance, etc.), update these from RCFA where applicable,
• Assist with the enhancement / ongoing improvement of the EAM system
• Implement plant/asset reliability, some of the activities can include:
• Identify/confirm critical assets, conduct FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), etc. to reduce risks of assets failing
• Track and analyse performance of assets by reporting certain KPIs and identify the main causes of downtime (OEE, Availability, Utilisation, Productivity, MTBF, MTTR, etc.). Make recommendation for continuous improvement.
• Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations.
• Asset Life Cycle Management - Track maintenance costs for assets to identify life cycle costing, which will influence future asset purchases, when assets need to be procured, ensure life cycle costing - and reliability considerations are incorporated into decision making,
• Work with Project Engineering to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations,

• Ensure maintenance work is carried out using correct methods and procedures, as efficiently and effectively as possible

• Stakeholder Management

• • Ensure ongoing communication with Engineering Manager, Process Manager, Production Managers, etc.
• Have weekly head of section meetings, Information sessions and training sessions where required or new/change in processes.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.
• Implementation a culture of best practice maintenance.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• At least years' experience in asset management, reliability engineering gained within the Mining Industry (Fixed Plant)

Qualifications:

• National Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)- and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) e.g. SAP, Pronto and/or Pragma On Key experience,
• In depth experience of Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Knowledge of TPM and RCM concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of ISO 55000/50001 standards will be an advantage
• Knowledge of MS Projects and MS Excel.

Competencies:

• Optimise business performance
• Remain composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking

• Ability to function well when under pressure and meet tight timelines

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance processes, reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, continuous improvement and workforce optimisation advantage

• Have a mind-set and commitment to customer service
• Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and progress to completion
• Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and drawings.

Reliability Engineer

Recruiter:
Kerry Kopp Recruitment

Job Ref:
KZN /KK

Date posted:
Monday, October 13, 2025

Location:
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
RELIABILITY ENGINEER
The main function of this role is to provide specialist guidance.

with the main focus being on Programmable Logic Controls-(PLCs) and hydraulics.
POSITION INFO:
Development of a maintenance plan for all assets on site. The Maintenance plan and reliability needs to ensure that the integrity, obsolescence, end of life cycle of the asset is addressed timeously, to actively inform of changes, replacements and improvements that need to be affected.

REQUIREMENTS:
National Diploma/Degree/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

At least 4years experience in Improving Equipment Reliability and Asset Care/Maintenance

In Possession of or in progress of obtaining Government Certificate of Competency is essential for GMR2.1 appointment.

Core Functions
PLC System Integration and maintenance,

Development of Plant Asset Care Plan using Reliability Centered Maintenance processes;

Maintenance and updating of all asset care plans

Development, implementation and optimizing asset life cycle strategies,

Focus on electrical instrumentation, SCADA development and automation.

Trouble shooting and fault diagnostics on PLC controlled

equipment.

Job Title: Reliability Engineer

Grade: P07

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Reliability Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in enhancing the reliability and performance of our manufacturing processes and equipment. You will be responsible for implementing reliability engineering practices to minimize downtime, improve operational efficiency and implementing an asset/maintenance management system and plant support.

Key Performance Areas

Reliability Analysis

· Conduct reliability assessments of manufacturing equipment and processes to identify potential failure modes and areas for improvement.

· Utilize statistical analysis and reliability modelling techniques to predict equipment performance and lifespan.

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance:

· Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.

· Collaborate with maintenance teams to establish maintenance schedules and procedures based on reliability data

· Develop maintenance tactics for plant equipment (mechanical, electrical & control systems)

· Asset criticality ranking

· Reduction of MIF

· Provide a strategy/roadmap to reduce overall maintenance expenditure

Root Cause Analysis:

· Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and production issues to determine underlying causes and recommend corrective actions.

· Document findings and develop action plans to prevent recurrence of identified issues

· Lead FMEA/RCM programs

Continuous Improvement:

· Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and overall manufacturing efficiency.

· Analyse performance metrics and work closely with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements

Training and Support:

· Provide training and support to maintenance and operational staff on reliability engineering principles and practices.

· Foster a culture of reliability within the organization by promoting best practices and encouraging employee engagement.

Data Management:

· Maintain accurate records of equipment performance, maintenance activities, and reliability metrics.

· Utilize CMMS to track and analyse data effectively.

· Development and review of RCM packages for the equipment in the plant

Collaboration and Communication:

· Work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure alignment on reliability initiatives and goals.

· Communicate findings, recommendations, and progress on reliability projects to management and stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience:

· B.Sc. /B.Eng. (Mechanical/Electrical) - NQF 7

· Government Certificate of Competence an advantage

· Strong understanding of reliability cantered engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.

· Knowledge and application of lean methodology principles.

· Proficiency in statistical analysis software and reliability modelling techniques.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex data sets.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

· Familiarity with glass manufacturing processes is a plus.

Capabilities & Attributes:

· Integrity and judgement

· CMMS experience

· Strong communicator (verbal, written)

· Effective stakeholder engagement & relationship management

· Ability to influence and motivate teams, peers and management

· Delivery and results focused

· Service orientated at all times

· Attention to detail

· Planning and prioritisation with strong analytical abilities

· Computer literacy and an organised self-starter

Additional Information:

· Consideration will be given to Isanti's EE goals

· Appointment is subject to qualifications and integrity checks

· If you don't hear from us a month after the closing date, please assume your application as unsuccessful

To Apply:

Please submit applications:

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/10/19

At Pragma, we provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy their working lives as much as their home lives. We foster a team environment in which each individual is recognised, valued and developed to support our company strategy. We encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply.

You will work within a wide range of industries in the Private and/ or Public sectors, covering various aspects of asset management. You will be either dedicated to a single client based at the client's site or work from the Pragma head office, servicing multiple clients. You will will be exposed to industry best practices for asset management and reliability engineering, and have access to extensive training material, to help you be the best you can be as a specialist. If you seek a job where you can use your logical and analytical engineering mind to implement creative solutions to optimise your client's asset management system, this role is meant for you.

At Pragma, we provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy their working lives as much as their home lives. We foster a team environment in which each individual is recognised, valued and developed to support our company strategy. We encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply.

You will work within a wide range of industries in the Private and/ or Public sectors, covering various aspects of asset management. You will be either dedicated to a single client based at the client's site or work from the Pragma head office, servicing multiple clients. You will will be exposed to industry best practices for asset management and reliability engineering, and have access to extensive training material, to help you be the best you can be as a specialist. If you seek a job where you can use your logical and analytical engineering mind to implement creative solutions to optimise your client's asset management system, this role is meant for you.

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Industrial/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Electrical).
• A minimum of 3 years of practical experience as a reliability engineer.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant practical experience in the Gas & Oil industry.
• Advanced knowledge of asset management and reliability engineering
• Advanced MS Excel application and knowledge
• Exposure and understanding of the Project Management methodology (whether applied or completed in a formal course)
• Advantageous: CMRP, SCPP

• Identify opportunities for improving your client's asset management system and utilise a structured problem-solving methodology to implement solutions.
• Present asset management training and develop training material and course content.
• Identify required reports to measure and improve business processes.
• Deliver ad-hoc client support, training and projects.

Company Description

OAGLOBAL is an enterprise asset management and business consulting firm serving clients across the extraction and manufacturing sectors. We specialize in helping organizations unlock operational excellence through strategic reliability, asset integrity, and performance optimization.

As we expand our footprint across Africa and beyond, we're seeking passionate and skilled
Reliability Engineers
to join our team and deliver high-impact technical and strategic support to our clients.

Role Description

We're looking for dynamic
Asset Integrity & Reliability Engineers
who thrive in complex industrial environments and are driven by solving real-world engineering challenges. This role is hands-on, client-facing, and strategically critical to our mission of transforming asset performance.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting focused assessments of mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. turbine-generators, conveyors, pumps)
• Reviewing maintenance records, operational KPIs, and failure histories
• Leading site walkthroughs and engaging with client stakeholders to gather insights
• Performing root cause analysis and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) evaluations
• Developing strategic reports with actionable recommendations to improve asset availability, safety, and lifecycle value

What You Bring

• Proven experience in
  Reliability Engineering
  ,
  Failure Analysis
  , and
  RCM methodologies
• Strong
  analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into strategic insights
• Excellent
  problem-solving mindset
  and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills for client engagement and reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
• Bonus: Experience in mining, energy, or heavy manufacturing environments
• Strong attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact projects that shape the future of industrial operations
• Collaborate with top-tier clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Grow your career in a company that values innovation, integrity, and continuous learning
• Be part of Africa's emerging reliability engineering movement

Ready to engineer reliability that matters?
Apply now or reach out to () for more details. Let's build resilient systems together.