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Eswatini Railways

VACANCY – LUBRICANT ASSISTANT

EswatiniFull TimePosted September 24, 2026
VACANCY – LUBRICANT ASSISTANT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above-mentioned position.

MAIN FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

To support the Lubricant Attendant with physical upkeep, transport, cleaning, refilling and minor maintenance of rail lubricators and check rail systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of EGCSE with at least three (3) credits including Mathematics

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 2 years track maintenance experience.
  • TWR/protection awareness and safe trackside working competence.
  • A valid driver’s licence is an added advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

  • Problem solving ability and sound decision making
  • High level of alertness, vigilance and situational awareness
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Reliability
  • Accountability
  • Result and safety oriented

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with the inspection, cleaning, refilling and maintenance of rail lubricators and checking rail assembles.
  • Transport grease, tools, spare parts, brackets and other materials to trackside locations.
  • Clear ballast, dirt, vegetation and debris around lubricators and working parts.
  • Assist in checking lubricator positioning and component condition.
  • Support drainage cleaning and vegetation control activities when assigned.
  • Check and report depleting stock items on lubricators and consumables.
  • Handle lubricants responsibly to prevent spills and environmental contamination.
  • Ensure work areas are left clean, safe, and compliant with housekeeping standards.
  • Adherence to safety regulations

Written applications together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae, name of Chiefdom, certified copies of academic qualifications and relevant recent referees should be submitted or emailed no later than Friday, 2nd October 2026 to recruitment@esr.co.sz or addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager
Eswatini Railways
P.O. Box 475,
Mbabane, H100

If you have not received any feedback within one month of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful