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Engineering Manager: Automotive Solutions

Recruiter:

Edge Executives

Job Ref:

578158200

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Location:

Alberton, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Engineering Manager: Automotive Solutions

Location: Gauteng, South Africa

Type: Permanent | Middle Management

Lead maintenance excellence. Drive operational performance.

This is a pivotal opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader with strong technical and people management skills to optimise operations and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.

About The Role

You’ll support the Operations Executive and manage customised solutions for a leading automotive client. You’ll oversee daily operations, long-term maintenance planning, energy management, risk assessments, quality management, and continuous optimisation of plant performance — ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, service level agreements, and client expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee operations and maintenance planning, daily monitoring, and capital replacement initiatives
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and energy saving concepts
• Optimise plant performance, materials, and spare parts management
• Consult and build strong relationships with the client’s FM team
• Ensure compliance with statutory, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, and environmental requirements
• Drive internal audits, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and job specifications
• Lead and develop your operations team, performance reviews, and talent retention
• Champion a maintenance engineering approach that adds value through innovation and cost reduction
• Produce accurate reports, manage budgets, and align with service agreements
  
  

• BTech or BSc in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) with strong commercial acumen
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar production or facilities management environment
• Proven staff leadership, performance management, and quality assurance skills
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and relationship-building ability
• Excellent communication, client service focus, and high resilience under pressure
• Solid MS Office and SAP proficiency; health & safety and environmental knowledge
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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Engineering Manager: Automotive Solutions
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Type: Permanent | Middle Management

Lead maintenance excellence. Drive operational performance.

This is a pivotal opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader with strong technical and people management skills to optimise operations and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.

About the Role

You’ll support the Operations Executive and manage customised solutions for a leading automotive client. You’ll oversee daily operations, long-term maintenance planning, energy management, risk assessments, quality management, and continuous optimisation of plant performance — ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, service level agreements, and client expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee operations and maintenance planning, daily monitoring, and capital replacement initiatives

• Develop and implement disaster recovery and energy saving concepts

• Optimise plant performance, materials, and spare parts management

• Consult and build strong relationships with the client’s FM team

• Ensure compliance with statutory, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, and environmental requirements

• Drive internal audits, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and job specifications

• Lead and develop your operations team, performance reviews, and talent retention

• Champion a maintenance engineering approach that adds value through innovation and cost reduction

• Produce accurate reports, manage budgets, and align with service agreements

What You Bring

• BTech or BSc in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) with strong commercial acumen

• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) preferred

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar production or facilities management environment

• Proven staff leadership, performance management, and quality assurance skills

• Strong planning, problem-solving, and relationship-building ability

• Excellent communication, client service focus, and high resilience under pressure

• Solid MS Office and SAP proficiency; health & safety and environmental knowledge

What Success Looks Like
A smooth-running operation that exceeds client expectations through best-in-class maintenance strategies, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement — all driven by your proactive leadership and technical expertise.

Business Overview : A forward-thinking automotive group offering a digital-first experience in car sales, service, and aftersales.

Their model integrates immersive online platforms and modern technology to reinvent the car-buying journey.Minimum Qualification : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Science, IS, Business Technology, or related fieldRetail expertise essentialExperience in digital transformation with CRM, websites, and AI toolsExperience : 5+ years of senior-level tech leadershipProven IT strategy and execution across multiple brandsKey Skills : Strategic planning, innovation, and systems implementationTeam leadership and vendor managementCRM and AI integration (e.g., chatbots, predictive analytics)Digital platform and website ownershipRetail tech experience with customer data insightsBudget and operational controlROI-driven mindset and excellent communicationReporting To : Chief Operations Officer (COO)Role Description : The CTO leads digital innovation across the group, focusing on AI integration, CRM optimization, and enhancing the car buying and aftersales journey through advanced tech solutions.Key Responsibilities : Technology Strategy & Innovation : Define the tech vision and manage related budgetsIdentify and adopt emerging technologiesTechnical Architecture & Infrastructure : Design scalable and secure systemsOversee CRM and website platformsOptimize user experience and lead capture toolsCRM & Data Integration : Automate CRM workflowsBuild a real-time data ecosystem across departmentsEnsure cybersecurity and complianceAI-Driven Sales, Aftersales & CX : Implement AI tools for customer service, lead gen, and inventoryUse predictive analytics for forecasting and pricingTeam Leadership & Vendor Management : Work across departments to align tech with business needsManage suppliers and external platformsTraining & Adoption : Enable staff to utilize tech effectivelyFoster platform adoption and digital culture

• Salary - R75,.00 - R,00.00 (Based on skill, experience and in relation to your current package)

Group Technology Officer Automotive Industry Sandton • Johannesburg, Gauteng

• • Business Overview:
    A forward-thinking automotive group offering a digital-first experience in car sales, service, and aftersales. Their model integrates immersive online platforms and modern technology to reinvent the car-buying journey.

    Minimum Qualification:

    • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Science, IS, Business Technology, or related field

    • Retail expertise essential

    • Experience in digital transformation with CRM, websites, and AI tools

    Experience:

    • 5+ years of senior-level tech leadership

    • Proven IT strategy and execution across multiple brands

    Key Skills:

    • Strategic planning, innovation, and systems implementation

    • Team leadership and vendor management

    • CRM and AI integration (e.g., chatbots, predictive analytics)

    • Digital platform and website ownership

    • Retail tech experience with customer data insights

    • Budget and operational control

    • ROI-driven mindset and excellent communication

    Reporting To:

    • Chief Operations Officer (COO)

    Role Description:
    The CTO leads digital innovation across the group, focusing on AI integration, CRM optimization, and enhancing the car buying and aftersales journey through advanced tech solutions.

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Technology Strategy & Innovation:

       • Define the tech vision and manage related budgets

       • Identify and adopt emerging technologies

    2. Technical Architecture & Infrastructure:

       • Design scalable and secure systems

       • Oversee CRM and website platforms

       • Optimize user experience and lead capture tools

    3. CRM & Data Integration:

       • Automate CRM workflows

       • Build a real-time data ecosystem across departments

       • Ensure cybersecurity and compliance

    4. AI-Driven Sales, Aftersales & CX:

       • Implement AI tools for customer service, lead gen, and inventory

       • Use predictive analytics for forecasting and pricing

    5. Team Leadership & Vendor Management:

       • Work across departments to align tech with business needs

       • Manage suppliers and external platforms

    6. Training & Adoption:

    • Enable staff to utilize tech effectively

    • Foster platform adoption and digital culture

    *Salary - R75,000.00 - R100,00.00 (Based on skill, experience and in relation to your current package)

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