Introduction

Established 1979.
Still Family-Led.

Rotacon Engineering was established in 1979 by Dennis Gillespie and has grown over four and a half decades into one of KwaZulu-Natal's foremost precision engineering and manufacturing companies.

With more than 45 years of experience, we have invested heavily in machinery, equipment and skills development, positioning ourselves as a market leader within the light to medium — and increasingly, the heavy engineering — sectors.

We hold ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, ISO 3834 welding certification, and a B-BBEE Level 1 status — demonstrating our commitment to quality, compliance and transformation.

Rotacon is South Africa's only manufacturer of Brake and Clutch rivets, a distinction that underscores our specialised expertise and unique position in the local fastener industry.

Rotacon workshop
45+
Years in Operation
B-BBEE 1
Level 1 Contributor
Our History

From 1979 to Today

1979
Founded. Dennis Gillespie establishes Rotacon Engineering in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
1990s
Rivet Division. Becomes the sole blind rivet manufacturer in South Africa.
2015
Heavy Capacity. Commissions Wuhu CQ5250 VBM — 32T table load, Ø5000mm swing.
2026
Today. ISO 9001:2015, ISO 3834 and B-BBEE Level 1 certified. 3,500 m² workshop.
What We Stand For

Engineering Values

01 · Precision
Measured to Spec
SANAS-calibrated metrology, 3D scanning and full dimensional verification on every critical component.
02 · Capacity
Heavy & Light
From Ø1.5mm rivets to 32-tonne machined workpieces — one workshop, the full engineering spectrum.
03 · Compliance
Certified & Transformed
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 3834 fusion-welding and B-BBEE Level 1 — quality and transformation by design.
Ready to discuss your project?Get in touch with our engineering team today.
(031) 702 8456rachael@rotacon.co.za