Senior Mechanical Engineer – Metals Processing Reliability

South32; Ballito, Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 614,000 - 949,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

Medical Aid

Pension Fund Contributions

Life and Disability Cover

Relocation Assistance

Paid Annual Leave

Employee Wellness Programs

Professional Membership Support

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to maintain reliability and lead projects at its South African facilities. You will support safe production, work with maintenance, reliability specialists, and project engineers to optimize asset performance.

The role covers rotating equipment, preventive maintenance, root-cause analysis, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or BEng Mechanical Engineering.
• Registration with ECSA or eligibility for professional registration is advantageous.
• Additional qualifications in Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, or Project Management will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for fixed and rotating equipment.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Improve plant reliability and equipment availability.
• Support shutdown planning and maintenance execution.
• Review mechanical designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Participate in capital improvement and expansion projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Develop asset management strategies and reliability programs.
• Monitor equipment performance through condition monitoring systems.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, and project updates.
• Assist with energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Reliability Engineering

Asset Integrity Management

Root Cause Analysis

Predictive Maintenance

Shutdown Management

Project Coordination

Risk Assessment

Technical Reporting

Budget Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

ECSA registration/eligibility

Reliability/Asset Management certs beneficial

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Job description

South32 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to maintain reliability and lead projects at its South African facilities. You will support safe production, work with maintenance, reliability specialists, and project engineers to optimize asset performance.

The role covers rotating equipment, preventive maintenance, root-cause analysis, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.