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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.

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.

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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.

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. As a vital member, you learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, this role involves hands-on learning to address various automotive systems and services. Automotive Technicians participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments, and assist in repair procedures. Additionally, Automotive Technicians may interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries, and provide exceptional service. Overall, this role demands a combination of mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals to build a solid foundation in automotive repair while contributing to the overall success of our team.

Pay Range: $7.00 - 25.50

• Change oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.

• Perform inspections of steering, suspension, and brake systems.

• Install batteries and check electrical systems.

• Perform tire maintenance.

• Install parts.

• Road test vehicles.

• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least one of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance & tire repair services including:
  • Oil changes
  • Basic inspections
  • Repairing tires
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

OUR VALUES GIVE BACK TO YOU

• Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.

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Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $ billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. As a vital member, you learn and develop foundational skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. Under the guidance of experienced technicians, this role involves hands-on learning to address various automotive systems and services. Automotive Technicians participate in routine inspections, contribute to vehicle assessments, and assist in repair procedures. Additionally, Automotive Technicians may interact with customers to explain repair procedures, answer inquiries, and provide exceptional service. Overall, this role demands a combination of mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals to build a solid foundation in automotive repair while contributing to the overall success of our team.

Pay Range: $17.00 - 25.50

Responsibilities

• Change oil and perform other scheduled maintenance services.
• Perform inspections of steering, suspension, and brake systems.
• Install batteries and check electrical systems.
• Perform tire maintenance.
• Install parts.
• Road test vehicles.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least one of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)
  
  
  

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks.
• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Basic understanding of general automotive maintenance & tire repair services including:
• Oil changes
• Basic inspections
• Repairing tires
• Reading, writing, and math skills.
  
  

• 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E certification or equivalent external qualifications or training certifications.
  
  
  

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available
  
  
  

• Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.
  
  
  

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Retail

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Vehicle Service (Full Time) • Midas ANDERSON 2767

At Midas, we are dedicated to providing quality services to customer vehicles in the areas of inspection, diagnosis, and repair, utilizing the expertise attained through ASE Certifications and/or years of automotive repair experience.

We are looking for automotive technicians/mechanics who can work independently as well as collaboratively with peers. Our full-service facility aims to foster an environment of success!

As a Midas automotive technician, you will perform a wide range of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance, including:

• Diagnostics using state-of-the-art computer systems
• Tire repair and replacement
• Car heating and air conditioning
• Steering and suspension repairs
• Belt and hose replacements
• Radiator and engine cooling system services
• Batteries, starting, and charging system repairs
• Brake repairs
• Muffler and exhaust system services
• Visual safety and courtesy inspections

• Ability to repair vehicles independently and work well in a team
• High personal productivity
• Knowledge of safety and environmental standards
• Experience with shop equipment such as lifts, tire changers, alignment machines, and scan tools
• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus
• State-specific auto repair certifications
• Valid driver’s license
• Own tools/equipment, including diagnostic tools preferred
• Ability to service both foreign and domestic vehicles

As one of the largest destinations for automotive services, Midas is committed to developing career paths and building community relationships.

We handle everything from tires to brakes to oil changes, offering endless opportunities to grow and develop your expertise with Midas.