Qa Graduate Trainee

Nestlé; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Quality Assurance & Reliability Engineer for our Vanderbijlpark operation in Gauteng. The role focuses on maintaining non-conformance records, leading root cause analyses, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance activities.

You will coordinate internal NCR investigations and audits, apply RCA methods, and develop strategies to improve equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in maintenance and reliability engineering, with

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Skilled in RCA and continuous improvement.
• Familiar with 5 Why, Ishikawa diagrams, and fault tree analysis.
• Experience conducting NCR investigations and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the NCR database.
• Coordinate and conduct internal NCR investigations and audits.
• Lead RCA investigations for machine failures and deviations.
• Apply RCA methodologies (5 Why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree) and other problem solving.
• Record failures, corrective actions, and next steps.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to identify reliability improvements.
• Develop maintenance strategies where none exist.
• Conduct and facilitate FMEA and FMECA studies.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Maintenance & Reliability

FMEA/FMECA

Audits

Continuous Improvement

5 Whys

Tools

NCR Database

FMEA

Fishbone Diagrams

Fault Tree Analysis

Job description

Quality Assurance & Reliability Engineer

Our esteemed client is a leading engineering and technical services company specialising in turbomachinery, diesel systems, and industrial solutions, serving sectors such as mining, steel, petrochemicals, marine, and energy. We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Assurance & Reliability Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a mechanically qualified professional with a strong background in maintenance, reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

This position is located in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.

Salary: ZAR Negotiable

Start Date: 15 October 2026

Location: Germiston

Job Type: Contract

Discipline: Renewable Energy

Reference: Inspector

• Manage and maintain the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) database.
• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct internal NCR investigations and audits.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for machine failures and operational deviations.
• Apply RCA methodologies including 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, and other problem-solving techniques.
• Record failures, corrective actions, and recommended next steps.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Department to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Develop maintenance strategies for equipment where formal strategies do not exist.
• Conduct and facilitate FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis) studies.