Engineering Manager

apartmentCommunicate Recruitment placeCape Town calendar_month 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and professional growth
  • Define clear objectives, monitor team performance, and support succession planning while encouraging continuous skills development
  • Oversee the entire engineering project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and delivery of structural, electrical, HVAC, and automation systems
  • Review, approve, and standardize technical drawings, documentation, and project deliverables to ensure quality and consistency
  • Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance across all projects
  • Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex projects, coordinating effectively with internal teams, contractors, and external partners
Skills & Experience
  • 810 years of engineering experience, including 35 years in a management role leading engineering teams
  • Proven success in delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects in industrial or infrastructure sectors
  • Strong technical leadership with excellent analytical and systems-thinking capabilities
  • Experienced in mentoring and developing high-performing teams
  • Solid understanding of electrical, automation, HVAC, and integrated third-party systems
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or related field
  • Professional registration (or eligibility) advantageous
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering governance, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks
  • Proven ability to lead engineering teams in project-driven environments
  • Willingness to travel to operational or project sites as required

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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