Engineering & Architecture jobs in South Africa

Electrical Design Engineer (Petrochemical/Energy)

Melrose Jhb

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute electrical design solutions for industrial projects
• Prepare calculations, specs, and design docs for power systems, lighting, and controls
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on integrated designs
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets for electrical tasks
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance for all designs
• Conduct risk assessments for electrical systems and suggest mitigations
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and mentor junior engineers

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
• 5-10 years relevant experience in petrochemical/energy projects
• Professional Engineer Registration
• Proficient with design software (AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM)
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills

Location: Industria Johannesburg

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance activities of all plant machinery, equipment, and facilities within the packaging manufacturing plant. The incumbent must ensure optimal machine uptime, minimize breakdowns, and support continuous improvement in plant performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the maintenance team, including artisans and assistants, to ensure the efficient operation of all plant equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and technical faults on packaging machinery
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, including job cards, breakdown reports, and machine history.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to prioritize maintenance activities with minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee the procurement and inventory of critical spares and tools.
• Implement cost-effective maintenance practices without compromising on safety or performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions on recurring equipment failures.
• Manage contractor relationships and oversee outsourced maintenance services where applicable.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and artisans.

Minimum Requirements:

• Trade Qualification: Qualified Electrician, Fitter, or Mechanician (Red Seal or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of packaging machinery and equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Attributes:

• Energetic and hands-on leader with a strong technical background.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to coach and develop a high-performance maintenance team.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or be on standby when required.

Minimum Requirements ??:

• 3-4 years - Qualified.
• CATS/CARS.
• Humanfactors.
• Own Toolbox.
• Own Transport.

Experience ??:

• Embraer E jet.
• 195/190/175/170
• Embraer ERJ
• 135/ & BAE J41

Closing date: Friday 15th of August 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy & Performance:
  Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve unit and profit targets. Analyse performance metrics, market trends, and competitor activity to drive growth.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Sales Executives, Business Managers, and Administrators. Conduct regular one-on-ones, set KPIs, and build a results-driven culture.
• Customer Experience:
  Ensure a seamless, professional customer journey that aligns with luxury brand expectations. Handle escalations and monitor CSI/NPS scores for continuous improvement.
• Financial Oversight:
  Manage departmental profitability, expenses, and budgets. Oversee pricing, F&I product penetration, and vehicle appraisals.
• Marketing & Events:
  Plan and execute local marketing campaigns, product launches, and promotional events to drive showroom traffic and increase brand visibility.
• Operational Excellence:
  Ensure stock control, accurate reporting, CRM/DMS utilisation, and compliance with all regulations and OEM requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in automotive sales management (premium/luxury brands preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Track record of achieving sales targets and managing profitability
• Financial acumen and knowledge of F&I products
• Proficiency in DMS/CRM systems (CDK, Keyloop, DealerWeb, etc.)
• Valid drivers license and Matric; a tertiary qualification in Sales/Management is advantageous

https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/G/General-Sales-Manager-New-and-Used-Vehicles-1209274-Job-Search-08-05-2025-04-23-35-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

Duties:

• Analyse scope of work and ensure that each project meets contractual expectations and is carried out to conform to quality and safety standards
• Ensure all specifications from clients are recorded and communicated
• Monitor projects to ensure timely delivery while maintaining high standards and cost effectiveness
• Co-ordinate with various departments and sub-contractors to achieve targets in line with project plan
• Perform project cost control and scheduling on ERP-system
• Ensure accurate and timeous completion and submission of all invoices
• Ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to
• Oversee and assist with project estimation
• Maintain good relations, interact and negotiate with local Port Authorities, Clients and Agents
• Maintain and update current Client and Agent database
• Pursue new business and secure tenders
• Control of branch stock & assets
• Reporting on branch work-in-progress as well as performance.

Requirements:

• Relevant technical qualification
• 5 years Supervisory and/or Project Management experience within a Ship Repair environment
• Candidate must be willing to travel both locally and offshore at short notice
• Candidate must be willing and able to work independently
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• High level of regard towards customer services
• Good working knowledge of IACS regulations
• Organisational, co-ordination and negotiation skills essential.

To Apply:

Please attach your most updated CV, ID copy, and certificates with your application.
Only successful candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.

Experience with ISO9001, ISO3834
Minimum SAIW Level 2/CSWIP 3.2
At least 10 years experience as a Welding QC Inspector and 5 years in a Management/Senior role.
Afrikaans and English

Knowledge / Qualifications / Experience:

• Ability to read technical drawings
• Proven experience with ISO9001 and ISO3834 standard.
• General understanding and familiarity of fabrication specifications, e.g. AWS D1.1 & ASME IX, B31.3
• General understanding and familiarity of NDE (MT, PT, RT, UT) methods and reports.
• General understanding and familiarity of fabrication processes. E.g. Welding, cutting, rolling etc.
• Oil and Gas, riser and capital drilling equipment knowledge of processes and operations.
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools.

Responsibilities / Duties / Job Skills:

• Perform and coordinate duties of quality control inspection, including material, dimensional welding, NDT, inspections, accepting or rejecting questionable or unsatisfactory conditions in workmanship or material or referring to higher authority of decision making.
• Assisting QC Staff and others in performing quality duties and the interpretation and application of standards, codes and specifications.
• Delegate duties and responsibilities to quality inspectors and ensure compliance with the appropriate
• Act as Quality Representative on Projects, as instructed by management.
• Oversee, Prepare, update and follow up Production documents (including but not limited to Welding Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), associated Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welder Qualification Records (WQR)) subject to project and internal requirements.
• Oversee, Monitor and record the upkeep of welder qualification matrix, PQR register, weld defect register and calibration of measuring equipment.
• Collection, maintenance and monitoring of all Quality Control records of the Quality Documentary System.
• Prepare and monitor quality procedures for approval.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures in compliance with ISO9001 and ISO3834 standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with internal/external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor and analyze quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• To continuously review quality control processes, procedures and cap
  
  https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/S/Senior-QC-Coordinator-SMPP-Fabrication-Workshop--1208828-Job-Search-08-04-2025-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

Ideal position for a strong General Manager who can lead from the front. Manage the Sales Team, be hands-on ensuring that stock levels are maintained, jobs are properly recorded, fleet of vehicles are maintained, and you will be supporting all staff with their issues.

The company operates within the automotive industry and your knowledge re parts and vehicles will be a bonus.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Excellent experience within the technical/automotivehydraulic industry
• Minimum 5 years as a strong General Manager
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to ensure that financial results are met
• Eye for detail and solid understanding of customer service and problem-solving
• Hands-on General Manager reporting directly to the Director

Duties:

• Ensure that customer service is above the norm
• Ensure that sales targets are met and that internal sales staff achieve their individual targets
• Ensure sales staff have relevant product knowledge
• Incentive programs
• Sales Training
• Identify new opportunities in the market and ways of improving current service
• Make recommendations for price reviews to ensure competitiveness
• Provide timeous quotes to Customers
• Ensure that credit notes and claim reports are dealt with quickly and properly
• Promote the Companies brands to achieve the agreed objectives
• Visit Customers on a regular basis
• Provide weekly feedback on matters attended to
• Ensure Customer credit limits are adhered to
• Ensure Debtors stay within credit limits
• STOCK
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained to provide optimum service levels to customers
• Provide monthly input in respect of additional quantities and new part numbers in stock ordes placed on overseas suppliers
• Perform regular checks on stock composition to ensure that slow moving and excess stock levels are not exceeded
• Ensures that security of stock is excellent
• Ensures that regular stock takes are done to ascertain whether all the internal control measures are adhered to
• JOBS
• Ensure that all jobs are properly recorded
• Ensure that agreed job turnaround times are achieved
• Ensure that pricing is competitive
• Ensure that Customers receive feedback
• LOGISTICS
• Ensure that company fleet of vehicles are properly maintained
• Ensure that the drivers activities are properly monitored from the time they load the routes they take, the time they take and the signing off of the product delivered
• Ensure that product forwarded via Couriers are also properly monito
  
  https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/P/Part-Manager-for-light-and-heavy-duty-vehicles-1209199-Job-Search-8-5-2025-6-08-02-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

Job Purpose:
• Design, implement, and maintain the reporting database architecture
• Build and optimize ETL pipelines
• Develop and maintain semantic models
• Support business projects through reporting

Qualifications and or Experience:
• Three years of experience in data engineering or related field
• MS SQL and SSMS
• NoSQL
• SSIS and ETL pipeline development
• Diploma / Degree in Information Systems, computer science or related field
• Strong understanding of data modelling and data warehouse design
• Ability to create entity relationship diagrams (ERDs)
• Exposure to cloud platforms is an added advantage
• Microsoft 365 suite

Beneficial
• Python
• R (programming language)
• Power BI

• Microsoft Power Automate
• Microsoft Forms
• Microsoft Dataverse
• Working knowledge of other BI technologies

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes:
• Project management skills
• Good communication skills
• Analytical skills (Information processing)
• Interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of IT Infrastructure
• Good understanding of Microsoft applications and SQL Databases
• Experience with APIs
• Experience with data warehousing and architecture
• Ability to take ownership of a data problem or project from beginning to completion
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem solving (problem analysis)
• Ability to create, update, and maintain technical documentation with an architectural focus, including ETL processes and entity relationship diagrams (ERDs)
• Pay attention to detail
• Monitoring
• Record keeping and documentation
• Planned change control knowledge
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline orientated
• Apply company ISO policies relating to data
• Self-starter
• Intrinsic motivation
• Ability to work on their own without constant supervision
• Driven

• Teachable
• Open to feedback and to constructive criticism
• Confident in their area of knowledge
• Ability to make decisions
• Adapts well to change

The Area Sales Manager plays a crucial role in driving sales and revenue growth within a specific geographic area. This position involves strategic planning, customer relationship management, and a focus on achieving sales targets and objectives

 

Duties include: 

• Promote and market the divisional products and services effectively and efficiently. Create comprehensive sales plans and budgets, taking into account market trends and company objectives. Monitor and analyse sales data to make informed decisions and adjustments to the sales plan
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders. Address customer concerns and inquiries promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Identify and cultivate new business opportunities within the area
• To ensure the successful achievement of monthly and annual targets by selling divisional products to customers and growing the market share on a continuous basis.
• To maintain effective and efficient administrative systems for equipment sales.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12
• Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field
• 3 - 5 years experience in technical sales (within the material handling space) 
• 3 - 5 years experience  in understanding of equipment financing (within the material handling space)

 

 

 

We are seeking a Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement and ensure world-class quality in automotive production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.

• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with established quality systems and standards.

• Analyse process and quality data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer specifications and expectations.

• Support production teams with technical expertise to resolve process-related challenges.

• Maintain and improve documentation in line with quality and operational requirements.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• In-depth understanding of quality systems and concepts

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and automotive product standards

• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

• Familiarity with work measurement techniques

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Effective planning and organisational ability

• Ability to manage customer relationships professionally

• Strong computer literacy (MS Office and relevant engineering software)

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:

  • https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/P/Process-Engineer-1209141-Job-Search-08-05-2025-02-00-15-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

Ideal position for a strong General Manager who can lead from the front. Manage the Sales Team, be hands-on ensuring that stock levels are maintained, jobs are properly recorded, fleet of vehicles are maintained, and you will be supporting all staff with their issues.

The company operates within the automotive industry and your knowledge re parts and vehicles will be a bonus.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Excellent experience within the technical/automotivehydraulic industry
• Minimum 5 years as a strong General Manager
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to ensure that financial results are met
• Eye for detail and solid understanding of customer service and problem-solving
• Hands-on General Manager reporting directly to the Director

Duties:

• Ensure that customer service is above the norm
• Ensure that sales targets are met and that internal sales staff achieve their individual targets
• Ensure sales staff have relevant product knowledge
• Incentive programs
• Sales Training
• Identify new opportunities in the market and ways of improving current service
• Make recommendations for price reviews to ensure competitiveness
• Provide timeous quotes to Customers
• Ensure that credit notes and claim reports are dealt with quickly and properly
• Promote the Companies brands to achieve the agreed objectives
• Visit Customers on a regular basis
• Provide weekly feedback on matters attended to
• Ensure Customer credit limits are adhered to
• Ensure Debtors stay within credit limits
• STOCK
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained to provide optimum service levels to customers
• Provide monthly input in respect of additional quantities and new part numbers in stock ordes placed on overseas suppliers
• Perform regular checks on stock composition to ensure that slow moving and excess stock levels are not exceeded
• Ensures that security of stock is excellent
• Ensures that regular stock takes are done to ascertain whether all the internal control measures are adhered to
• JOBS
• Ensure that all jobs are properly recorded
• Ensure that agreed job turnaround times are achieved
• Ensure that pricing is competitive
• Ensure that Customers receive feedback
• LOGISTICS
• Ensure that company fleet of vehicles are properly maintained
• Ensure that the drivers activities are properly monitored from the time they load the routes they take, the time they take and the signing off of the product delivered
• Ensure that product forwarded via Couriers are also properly monito
  
  https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/S/Spare-Part-General-Manager-1209196-Job-Search-8-5-2025-8-14-11-AM.asp?sid=gumtree