1,363 Reliability Engineer jobs in South Africa

Overview

Reliability Engineer: Lichtenburg

Purpose: Lead reliability improvement by implementing predictive and preventive maintenance. Ensure high equipment reliability, compliance, and timely reporting on plant performance.

• Identify root causes of equipment failures and drive corrective actions
• Support new installations and capital projects
• Perform ongoing reliability analysis; develop improvement plans
• Prepare regular reliability reports
• Plan and schedule engineering work
• Oversee audit compliance and computerized maintenance management
• Develop and manage maintenance budget
• Ensure budget compliance and cost forecasts
• Support team training, motivation, and development
• Foster a harmonious, high-performance work environment
• Ensure regulatory and product compliance

• B.Eng. or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• GCC Certificate (Mining)

• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience (2 years in Milling manufacturing, heavy Equipment industry)

• Modern safety standards and maintenance management systems
• Preventative/predictive maintenance and execution
• Shutdown and spares management
• Equipment knowledge (cement manufacturing)
• Root Cause Analysis and project management
• Financial, budgeting, and performance management
• MS Projects proficiency
• Legislative compliance (MHSA)
• Lubrication knowledge

• Decision-making and analytical skills
• Team leadership and communication
• Customer service orientation
• Cross-functional collaboration and innovation
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Interpersonal skills; self-motivation; ability to motivate others

Overview

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.

• 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
• 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 KPIs and identify the main causes of downtime (OEE, Availability, Utilisation, Productivity, MTBF, MTTR, etc.) and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other problems that adversely affect plant operations
• Asset Life Cycle Management – Track maintenance costs for assets to identify life cycle costing, influence future asset purchases, 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.
• Hold weekly head of section meetings, information sessions and training sessions where required or when there is a new/change in processes
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to
• Implementation of a culture of best practice maintenance

• At least 5 - 10 years' experience in asset management, reliability engineering gained within the Mining Industry (Fixed Plant)

• National Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering

• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) e.g. SAP, Pronto and/or Pragma
• On Key experience (if applicable)
• 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

• Optimise business performance
• Remain composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to function well under pressure and meet tight timelines
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance processes, reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, continuous improvement and workforce optimisation advantage
• Customer service mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and progress to completion
• Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and drawings

• Not Applicable

• Contract

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Oil, Gas, and Mining

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• Asset Management - Ensure that the entire fleet of equipment is properly recorded/accounted for on the Asset Management System/Asset Register. Ensure that the Asset management register and maintenance systems are kept up to date with a high level of data integrity. Ensure that all services, maintenance and repairs are properly scheduled, timeously executed and accurately recorded.
• Fleet Reliability and performance - Monitor Equipment reliability trends per equipment type to ensure that 85% fleet availability is maintained. Monitor Equipment MTBF and MTTR tempos/ratios to ensure that these are within industry norm and at acceptable standards. Develop and implement strategies to address and/or optimize/improve equipment performance when required. Develop and implement equipment lifecycle.
• Services and Repairs - Ensure that all engineering activities are pre-planned, scheduled, properly and timeously executed and conducted as per OEM guidelines and intervals for each machine type and model. Study and keep abreast of OEM manuals and specifications to ensure that all work is performed correctly. Assist Engineering team to perform diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify problems and resolve equipment malfunctions. Ensure that Artisans attend to all breakdowns or equipment malfunctions / failures reported with urgency and continuously update the Maintenance and production managers on repair progress and expected work completion timelines. Implement systems to ensure frequent over-inspections are executed on work done by artisans and assistants to ensure that work is executed to high standards. Implement systems to ensure that no equipment leaves before re-starting of equipment.
• Legal duties and obligations - Perform legal duties as Appointee in terms of Mine Health and Safety Act. Ensure that all subordinates are authorized to work in writing by the applicable Engineer. Ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe and responsible manner and promote a safe work culture. Ensure compliance with all client/company SOP's, Policies, procedures, provisions and stipulations of the MHSA.
• Administration and Housekeeping - Ensure that all designated areas of work are neat and well kept. Implement and administer tool equipment issue control registers and exercise proper control of all assets, including tools, equipment and LDV's, allocated to the section/Superintendents. Ensure that all artisans and employees within the section adhere to stores and procurement procedures when spares or other stock are required. Ensure that all work performed by subordinates is duly captured and accounted for on job cards, signed off and submitted to the maintenance administration department. Ensure that engineering stock levels and items on site match with counts and reports on the maintenance system.
• Budgeting, reporting and continuous improvement - Ensure that allocated section budget is adhered to and behave in a cost-conscious manner at all times. Investigate premature component failures in conjunction with the Engineering Manager to perform root cause analysis. Compile and present a monthly report for the Section. Develop, propose and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Engineering HR Function (To be performed in conjunction with the HR Dept) - Act as mentor for allocated section. Identify and propose training interventions and programs to Engineering Manager to ensure that subordinates are developed in terms of set IDP's. Develop and implement a succession plan for Dept. Manage discipline and initiate disciplinary action. Manage time and attendance, sick leave and leave rosters for Dept. Ensure that overtime is planned, properly managed and pre-approved as per overtime procedures. Monitor time spent by subordinates on the mine and ensure compliance with legal attendance parameters.
• Manage and lead the planning department - Ensure that all maintenance strategies are planned according to the mining operating model. Provide coaching, support and leadership to all subordinates within Dept. Ensure that all the maintenance strategies are automated on the computer-based maintenance system.

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer (N Dip or Degree) with at least 5 years related post-graduation experience.
• Additional course or qualification completed related to Maintenance System Management / Reliability Engineering (Heavy Earthmoving Equipment).
• Valid Driver's License and clean criminal record.
• Excellent knowledge of heavy earthmoving equipment fleet maintenance, repairs and diagnostics within an open cast mining environment.
• High level of energy and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Job ownership and accountability.
• Ability to schedule and prioritise work, multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent people (supervisory) and administration skills (including computer skills, MS Office, Pragma/Asset management systems).
• Good knowledge of MHSA and Applicable Labour Legislation (BCEA, LRA).
• Financial/Numerical acumen and presentation skills.
• Sober habits and professional.
• Willing to work extended hours.

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• National Diploma/Degree/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Min. 5 years exp. Plant Automation - Improving Equipment Reliability and Asset Care/Maintenance.
• PLC (Siemens and or Allen Bradley) system integration and maintenance exp.
• In Possession of or in the process of obtaining a GCC factory is essential for the GMR2.1 appointment.
• Experience and knowledge in conducting equipment inspections, condition assessments, compliance audits and producing equipment condition reports is essential.

• PLC System Integration and maintenance to ensure equipment is integrity and Functionality is maintained.
• Development of Plant Asset Care Plan using Reliability Centred Maintenance processes.
• Responsible for the maintenance and updating of all asset care plans.
• Development, implementation and optimisation of asset life cycle strategies, focus on electrical instrumentation, SCADA development and automation.
• Troubleshooting and fault diagnostics on PLC-controlled equipment.
• Programming changes to PLC programs using relevant logic format.
• Plans and ensures Repairs to computer-based equipment.
• All other PLC and drive-related works that need to be attended to.
• Design, control, installation, and commissioning of projects.
• Periodic standby duties for the Plant to ensure production is least impacted by breakdowns.
• Training of relevant engineering personnel on new systems.
  
• The main function of this role is to provide specialist guidance whilst ensuring the functional integrity of the asset, for its life cycle, is maintained and managed
  to ensure it retains its integrity.
• Co-ordinating maintenance systems, implementing improvement methods, analysing and finding solutions to everyday plant maintenance issues with the main focus being on Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) and hydraulics.
• Development of a maintenance plan for all assets on site. The Maintenance plan and reliability needs to ensure that the integrity, obsolescence, and end of life cycle
  of the asset is addressed timeously, to actively inform of changes, replacements and improvements that need to be effected.

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.

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.