459 Design Engineer jobs in South Africa

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Design Engineer required for a professional Civil and Electrical Engineering consulting company based in East London

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Engineer/ Technologist or Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, and management of transportation and water projects, contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

• Roads and Water design and analysis
• Project management
• Data collection, analysis and reporting
• Sustainability and innovation

• National Diploma, Advance Diploma, or Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
• Specialize in Urban or transportation engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA or eligible to register

• Minimum of 7 years’ of experience in pavement design, construction monitoring or supervision

• Provide leadership and manage the design office to operational level.
• Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring an auditable trail of actions during the full life cycle of the project delivery process, all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.
• Conceptualize and define project scope for projects.
• Facilitate site investigations for projects.
• Liaison with relevant stakeholders, Municipalities, and other service providers.
• Prepare and evaluate alternative concept designs, prepare reports to the correct format, and prepare estimates and liaise with other professionals, both internally and externally.
• Project Management and contract administration.
• Attend site and technical meetings.
• Attend tender briefings, provide inputs into tender documentation, write method statements, assist with pricing calculations, according to the senior/lead engineer's or project manager's training and competence level, offer general help during tender processes.
• Contribute to the marketing and business development
• Comply with company procedures and processes, as well as industry norms in terms of project registration and risk analysis
• Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring an auditable trail of actions during the full life cycle of the project delivery process, all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.
• Comply with and embrace health and safety regulations at work and on construction sites.
• Ensure that project start-up processes are followed, and the project scoping is clear and approved and that all engineering deliverables are provided on time.
• Develop safe detail designs which are sustainable, manage the preparation of drawings and prepare tender documentation to a high standard.
• Facilitate and assist with the tender and adjudication process leading up to contractor appointment and site handover

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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SUMMARY:

Design Engineer required to design, implement, and commission jigs and fixtures.

Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Western Cape Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT /CS

Date posted:

Friday, August 15, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Design Engineer required to design, implement, and commission jigs and fixtures.

POSITION INFO:

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and commissioning jigs and fixtures to improve productivity and safety within production environments. This includes identifying suitable applications, conceptualising and designing solutions, conducting stress analysis, selecting appropriate materials, and producing manufacturing and installation drawings. Responsibilities extend to training production staff, compiling maintenance and calibration procedures, and investigating manufacturing problems to propose viable solutions.

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Requirements:

Minimum: National Diploma in Engineering

2 - 3 Years of Design knowledge and experience within a manufacturing company

Proficient in SolidWorks

Proficient in general computer skills (MS Office)

SA Driverâs license and own vehicle

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• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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Required Experience : • 5+ years relevant working experience.

We are seeking a hands-on mechanical design engineer to join our team. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering design, committed to quality and safety, and have expertise in design from defining the user need, through the design process up to manufacturing and commissioning of the design, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of our Air Cooling Unit (ACU) Business Unit. Join us and make a tangible impact!

The ACU business unit focuses on the roll-out of our mobile air cooling units (ACU’s) at mining clients to enable operations in remote underground hotspots. M-Tech Industrial patented this product, is the OEM, and does in field maintenance and service, and our footprint is increasing throughout the platinum and gold mines in South Africa and starting to expand abroad. We are looking for a dynamic individual to assist with the mechanical and system design engineering needs. The successful applicant will be based in Potchefstroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Report to and work alongside the ACU business unit manager.
• Apply mechanical and system design process methodically from URS to project implementation, commissioning and commercialisation.
• Designs may include but not limited to:
o Ventilation and cooling demand calculations.
o Refrigeration system design, optimisations, modifications and enhancements (change of refrigerant, change of compressor, change of duty, mechanical component and material changes, etc.)
o System integration of mobile refrigeration unit with mine infrastructure and auxiliary systems.
o Component, materials and instrumentation selection.
o Define maintenance and service requirements, measurements, checks and specifications and train technicians and mine personnel on maintenance and service requirements.
o Develop quality control procedures and checks from manufacturing to commissioning.
o Fault finding as well as failure and root cause analyses.
o Responsible for CAD manufacturing drawings and design documentation and manuals.
o Product modification and enhancement through M-Tech’s Engineering Change process (ECP).
o Need identification and new product design
• Responsible for overseeing commissioning and monitoring to optimise the solution for the customer.
• Patent and design registration where applicable.
• Develop and manage project budget.

Skills and competencies:
• Mechanical design experience where methodical design process is followed to ensure best chance for project success.
• Be just as comfortable in developing the URS, doing mechanical design, setting up manufacturing drawings in CAD all the way to implementing, testing and commissioning designs.
• Willing to work in the mining environment, specifically underground during initial site survey and design implementation and commissioning oversight.
• Team player and effective communicator
• Strong Thermodynamic knowledge
• Strong data analysis skills (must be proficient with MS Excel).
• Strong drawing capability with an interest in hardware and the physical building of equipment.
• Be hands-on and Practical
• Attention to detail

Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualification – B.Eng Mechanical
• 5+ years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge on Mine health and safety.
• Managerial Experience
• Design, Manufacturing and Draughting experience.
• Refrigeration Experience will be beneficial.
• Previous experience in a mining environment will be beneficial

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SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineering company looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

Design Engineer

Recruiter:

FOUR POINT 0

Job Ref:

JHB /Louis

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R720,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineering company looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team, with a core focus on power distribution and power quality. Work alongside product and automation specialists to deliver technical solutions to the industrial and commercial sector, support ongoing R&D, and be a key contributor in the evolution of our energy portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical System Design: Lead the design and specification of electrical and automation projects, with a strong emphasis on power distribution, power quality correction, and MCC assemblies. Use CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD) to produce and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and layouts.
• Project Execution & Solution Architecture: Participate in solution architecture and execution, from initial feasibility and costing to handover and troubleshooting. Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, proposal engineers, and product specialists.
• Product & Technical Support: Provide Level 3 technical support for the power product portfolio, acting as an expert resource for both customers and internal teams. Aid in technical investigations, application support, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Research & Development: Engage in the research, development, and enhancement of new and existing product solutions within the power and energy markets.
• Business Development: Support the sales team with technical input on proposals and customer engagements. Identify opportunities to drive growth in the power/energy business unit.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Assist the Engineering Manager with team deliverables, freeing up management capacity and mentoring junior engineers as required.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience (with at least 2 years in a design engineering role), focused on power distribution and power quality. Exposure to automation systems is highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical design and CAD proficiency.
• Solid grounding in energy distribution and power quality principles.
• Understanding of automation systems and integration.
• Experience with solution architecture/execution and technical sales environments.
• Ability to speak Afrikaans.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and run projects from concept to completion.
• Comfortable engaging directly with clients, suppliers, and technical teams.
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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Salary: R 60 000 - R 70 000 CTC
My customer in Roodepoort is urgently looking for a Design Engineer specializing in 3D modeling.

• 3D Design
• Mechanical Engineering BSc (Engineering) or Diploma
• Sheet Metal Experience
• Project Management
• Catering Equipment Designing or Similar

R 60 000 - R 70 000 CTC

Consultant: Sergio Davids - Dante Personnel East Rand
Apply via our website
If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

• Engineering qualification: Btech (electrical engineering heavy current) / B.SC in electrical engineering / National Diploma (electrical engineering heavy current)
• ePlan 1-2 yrs experience
• AutoCad Electrical 1-2 yrs experience
• EC&I industry knowledge / experience
• Electrical Panel Building experience 1 yr (advantageous)
• Intermediate Excel proficiency
• Basic Project Management skills (advantageous)

• Designing motor control centres (MCC's)
• Generate QC documentation as per design
• Generate parts list as per design
• Generate IO list / cable schedule as per design
• Liaise with panel building team / Workshop manager
• Liaise with suppliers and clients
• Re-issue designs as per workshop / site installation redlines

Design Engineer required for a professional Civil and Electrical Engineering consulting company based in East London

Role overview: 

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Engineer/ Technologist or Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, and management of
transportation and water projects, contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Roads and Water design and analysis
• Project management
• Data collection, analysis and reporting
• Sustainability and innovation

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS: 

Education:

• National Diploma, Advance Diploma, or Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
• Specialize in Urban or transportation engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA or eligible to register

Experience: 

• Minimum of 7 years’ of experience in pavement design, construction monitoring or supervision

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and manage the design office to operational level.
• Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring an auditable trail of actions during the full life cycle of the project delivery. process, all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.
• Conceptualize and define project scope for projects.
• Facilitate site investigations for projects.
• Liaison with relevant stakeholders, Municipalities, and other service providers.
• Prepare and evaluate alternative concept designs, prepare reports to the correct format, and prepare estimates and liaise with other professionals, both internally and externally.
• Project Management and contract administration.
• Attend site and technical meetings.
• Attend tender briefings, provide inputs into tender documentation, write method statements, assist with pricing calculations, according to the senior/lead engineer's or project manager's training and competence level, offer general help during tender processes.
• Contribute to the marketing and business development
• Comply with company procedures and processes, as well as industry norms in terms of project registration and risk analysis
• Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring an auditable trail of actions during the full life cycle of the project delivery process, all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.
• Comply with and embrace health and safety regulations at work and on construction sites.
• Ensure that project start-up processes are followed, and the project scoping is clear and approved and that all engineering deliverables are provided on time.
• Develop safe detail designs which are sustainable, manage the preparation of drawings and prepare tender documentation to a high standard.
• Facilitate and assist with the tender and adjudication process leading up to contractor appointment and site
  handover

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

Red Fox Create is looking for a detail-driven
Design Engineer / Technical Designer

to join our team. If you love taking bold creative concepts and turning them into equally outstanding realities, this role is for you.

What you'll do:

• Using Solidworks, translate 3D designs into detailed, precise technical drawings
• Ensure the designs that leave your desk are practical, manufacturable & that appropriate substrates and components are specified
• Prepare highly accurate costings & bills of materials
• Collaborate with designers, suppliers, procurement, operations and manufacturing
• Ensure that your projects are consistently delivered on time and within budget, yet to the highest quality standards

What we're looking for:

• 7+ years' experience in design engineering/technical design incorporating all of the above
• An appropriate Bachelor's qualification
• Mastery in SolidWorks (essential)
• Depth and breadth of knowledge of various materials & manufacturing processes
• A practical, precise, solutions-focused mindset with exceptional attention to detail – driven to deliver their best
• Someone who is fascinated by the anatomy of things - how all the parts come together to perform their intended function, flawlessly, and knows that the devil and the angels lie in the detail
• Financial acumen in costing and budgeting
• An individual whose work ethic and ability to stand firm means they are proud to put their name to every project that leaves the factory floor
• An open, positive, collaborative, adaptable person who expresses respect for the expertise, skill sets and diversity of the team
• Someone who has visited our website, read our values and felt a deep resonance

Based in Cape Town | Senior Level

If you're ready to work on high-profile retail projects and help bring creative visions to life, we'd love to hear from you

Apply now with a detailed CV and motivational letter via email to

P.S. If you aren't excited by a fast paced, varied environment where pressure is high and perfection is the goal, you're just not Fox material

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