49 Design Project jobs in South Africa

Direct Reporting Line:

Head: Academic (Academic Co-Navigator)

Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE's Vega, Online Distance Centre has the following vacancies for a (Part-time Online Lecturer/Navigator) for the 2026 Academic year:

UXDP8412w (User Experience Design Project)

Competencies Required:

Preparation and lecturing online as per the Module Guide; Teaching curriculum outcomes as per contract hours and stipulated per pre-agreed timetable; Briefing students for assignments and providing feedback; Marking assessments and providing feedback; Presenting class marks and feedback to the Programme Managers; Actively engaging with current trends in teaching and learning strategies within the IIE VEGA environment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Ideal:

• A master's degree in Interaction Design/ User Experience (UX) Design/ Information Technology/ Technology and Innovation.

Alternatively:

• A master's degree in information design / digital/Multimedia Design/ Service Design/ Design Thinking / Design Management/ Technology and Development.

"Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

Lecturing/online lecturing experience in Interaction / UX Design / Digital Design or Information Technology.

Work experience as an interaction - UX/ Digital Product designer/ Project Lead/ Design manager/ Information designer/ Multimedia designer in the field of UX design.

Working Conditions:

• This is an Online part-time position.
• Online Lecturing and academic delivery to ensure students are guided and supported in their learning to achieve module outcomes.

The IIE's Vega is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Job Title: Draughtsman/Design Engineer/Project Engineer

Grade: PE10

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for developing precise technical drawings and 3D models for glass bottle designs used in packaging applications. The role involves translating product concepts into detailed manufacturing drawings and mould-ready formats, ensuring design feasibility, aesthetics, and compliance with industry standards. Additionally, the draughtsman will be required to prepare detailed technical drawings and schematics for machinery, plant layouts and mechanical systems used on site.

Key Performance Areas:

• Create 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models for custom and standard glass bottles.
• Interpret customer requirements, product briefs, and brand specifications into manufacturable bottle designs.
• Prepare detailed drawings for mould fabrication and coordinate with mould makers.
• Revise and update drawings as needed based on feedback from production, QA, or clients.
• Maintain accurate records and manage version control for all design files and technical documents.
• Support new product development (NPD) projects and contribute to innovation in glass packaging.
• Create and revise detailed drawings for mechanical components, assemblies, and plant layouts using CAD software.
• Develop and maintain a library of technical drawings and engineering documents.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure drawings meet design specifications and manufacturing capabilities.
• Update drawings based on site modifications, repairs, or improvements.
• Assist in preparing bills of materials (BOM), material specifications, and part lists.
• Conduct field measurements and site visits to gather data for drawing updates or new designs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and industry standards.
• Support procurement and maintenance teams by providing technical drawing inputs for spares and fabrication.

Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Risk Management

• Adhere to Health and Safety measures e.g., wearing safety and protective equipment and SHEQ system requirements.
• Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines as well as all recommended safety procedures, standards, and practices to ensure efficient and uninterrupted plant operations.
• Identify, correct and/or report non-compliance.
• Identify unsafe practices and close out as per site requirements.
• Ensure reporting, investigation, documentation, and action of incidents as per the plant standards.
• Adhere to permit to work and lockout procedure.

Qualifications:

• National Certificate in Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice (NQF 4)
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a draughtsman or design engineer in a glass packaging manufacturer or similar working environment or Industry.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.).
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and plant machinery.
• Knowledge of glass manufacturing equipment is a significant advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tolerances, material behaviours (thermal expansion, stress points), and defect prevention
• Familiarity with FEA tools for stress analysis (advantageous but not mandatory)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Additional Information:

• Consideration will be given to Isanti's EE goals.
• Appointment is subject to qualifications and integrity checks.
• If you don't hear from us a month after the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/09/09

Direct Reporting Line:

Head: Academic (Academic Co-Navigator)

Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE's Vega, Online Distance Centre has the following vacancies for a (Part-time Online Lecturer/Navigator) for the 2026 Academic year:

PMID8412w (Project Management for Instructional Design)

Competencies Required:

Preparation and lecturing online as per the Module Guide; Teaching curriculum outcomes as per contract hours and stipulated per pre-agreed timetable; Briefing students for assignments and providing feedback; Marking assessments and providing feedback; Presenting class marks and feedback to the Programme Managers; Actively engaging with current trends in teaching and learning strategies within the IIE VEGA environment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Ideal:

• Master's degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, or related field, for example, curriculum development and/or academic management.
• Alternative: Master's degree in an own field, such as information design with an NQF8 in Instructional design/EdTech or UX design.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

Lecturing/online lecturing experience in Instructional Design

Two years in curriculum development and design, Teaching Experience, or facilitation of corporate education.

Working Conditions:

• This is an Online part-time position.
• Online Lecturing and academic delivery to ensure students are guided and supported in their learning to achieve module outcomes.

The IIE's Vega is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Job Title:
ERP Project Manager

Location:
Somerset West (Hybrid – more office than remote)

Experience:
5+ years

Start Date:
1 December 2025 / 1 January 2026

Employment Type:
Permanent

Salary:
Market related

About the Role

Innovations, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner within the Preferred Solutions Group, helps South African businesses simplify operations and grow through smart ERP solutions.

We're looking for a highly organised ERP Project Manager to lead client implementations and small projects from start to finish. You'll coordinate between clients, internal teams, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget. This role suits someone who loves software, is structured and organised, and can communicate clearly with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end ERP implementations from planning to go-live and post-support.
• Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and budgets with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and manage changes to scope or cost.
• Coordinate internal consultants and external vendors for smooth delivery.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Lead meetings, provide clear updates, and manage client expectations.
• Oversee quality control, budgets, risks, and timelines.
• Ensure data, documentation, and communication are accurate and well-maintained.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Project Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' project management or senior bookkeeping / accounting experience, preferably in ERP environments.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles and software implementation projects.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator – both verbal and written – able to lead discussions clearly.
• Able to follow structured processes and documentation standards.
• Passion for technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• High personal accountability and ownership of deliverables.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills.
• Calm under pressure, with a professional and solution-oriented attitude.
• Collaborative team player who builds trust across departments and clients.
• Growth mindset – open to feedback and committed to learning.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model – office-based in Somerset West with some remote flexibility.
• Collaborative, supportive, and innovative team culture.
• Opportunity to join one of South Africa's leading ERP solution providers.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter to

, including "ERP Project Manager" in the subject line.

Please note: This role is open only to South African citizens or those with valid long-term work permits. Applicants must live within reasonable travel distance of Somerset West and have reliable transport.

StyleSociety has an exciting opportunity for a young creative to join our team as a Creative Design Assistant .

You would assist with content creation and delivery of digital and fashion projects. Your typical day would be spent working alongside our Fashion Director, at the StyleSociety HQ’s, styling, sourcing, mood boarding, brainstorming, planning and implementing marketing strategies for social and events. Be prepared for some office administration and personal assistant duties as well.

This position would suit a tenacious, good communicator with a can-do attitude. We are not too keen on the princess types! This is not a work from home opportunity. This is a full-time position and you will be required to work from our offices based in the Cape Winelands.

Your duties would include the following:

1. Assist in developing proposals and fashion stories for our brands.
2. Researching unique ideas for styling, social and events.
3. Sourcing and researching for props and supplies.
4. Taking photos.
5. Recording videos.
6. Editing photos and videos.

Requirements:

• Organised.
• Creative.
• Detail-oriented.
• Eye for Design.
• Visually analytical.
• Experience with natural light photography, editing and creating video content.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Copywriting.
• Styling, Art or Design experience an advantage.

The working hours are 9.30 am to 4.30 pm – Mondays to Fridays.

IF YOU MEET ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

In your application, please include:

• Cover letter with your updated résumé.
• Headshot photo.
• LinkedIn URL.
• Your ideal work schedule.

• Introduce yourself, and tell us a little about what you love and why you’re applying for this position.
• Why do you want to work at StyleSociety?
• Please remember to send a short resume and links supporting your creative experience and strengths.
• We would love to see links to all your socials – especially Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter.
• Tell us about your past creative positions and what you will bring to the brand?

IMPORTANT:
Candidates who have competing interests or loyalties and are involved in any conflicting fashion, style, online businesses will not be considered for this vacancy.

You can send applications directly to:
Kumari Govender

Please Note: Applications for this position are now CLOSED. We will contact all shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews. Due to the volume of applications received – only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Fancourt, South Africa's premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route.

Kindly review the role description, and apply if you meet the requirements.

An exciting career opportunity is available at one of the premier golf & leisure resorts in the country for an experienced and motivated Design & Creative Coordinator.

The main (not all encompassing) responsibilities of this role are related to create and amend print and digital design artwork; oversee all photographic work; design and produce hotel collateral; provide digital/HTML support; all relevant admin and reports; etc.

A self-managed, attention to detail aspiring creative mind with a dream to start the journey towards describing the foundations of the word, luxury, by only using pictures.

Key Qualifications and Experience required:

• Minimum qualification of Grade 12 coupled with a tertiary qualification in Graphic Design.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of and competency in HTML/Photoshop/Indesign/Illustrator/Premier Pro/Lightroom/Acrobat/Meta/digital assets
• Advanced competency in MS Office suite is essential.

Key skills, abilities and work styles required:

• The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can be successful under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Key skills that the candidate must be able to demonstrate will be: active listening, critical thinking, active learning, and time management.
• Key abilities that the candidate must be able to demonstrate will be: originality, fluency of Ideas, written comprehension and expression, verbal comprehension and expression, visualization, deductive (the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense) and inductive (the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions) reasoning, and visual colour discrimination.
• Key work styles that the candidate must be able to demonstrate will be: attention to detail, innovation, dependability, initiative, cooperation, persistence, stress tolerance, and self-control.

If you believe you have suitable experience and qualifications, please apply online.

Application Process:

Closing date:

07 September 2025

How to apply:

You can apply online at

PLEASE NOTE:

The Company's Employment Equity Plan will be taken into consideration with all appointments. Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful

Project Manager – Conferences

26,000–34,000 ZAR per month basic + bonus schemes

Global Insight Conferences (GIC) — a market-leading conference and exhibition company — is looking for an ambitious, hardworking and talented individual to join our growing team as a Project Manager / Conference Producer.

Who We Are

We don't just run business conferences; we set the standard. We produce high-quality, bespoke business conferences — live and virtual — in the UK and abroad. You'll join a passionate, friendly, driven team that invests in its people and rapidly develops them into market-leading professionals.

Who We're Looking For

You're already a strong, proactive conference producer with proven experience of researching, planning and delivering profitable events. We're committed to developing those who want to grow and become industry experts, so you'll have ample opportunity for career progression and management if you can bring:

• 2+ years' experience producing B2B events (conference experience is a big plus)
• Minimum grade B/6 in Maths & English Language at GCSE (or IB equivalent) plus a strong set of A Levels
• A pro-active, positive attitude with a passion for results and making things happen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (email campaigns and phone work are essential)
• Ambition, drive and passion, plus a calm but urgent approach to deadlines
• Commercial curiosity and a self-directing, tenacious work ethic

What You'll Be Doing

As a Conference Producer you'll be responsible for creating high-quality, profitable conferences from scratch — researching, planning, writing and briefing other departments to deliver an outstanding experience for delegates, speakers and sponsors. You'll handle:

• In-depth sales & telephone research
• Programme and commercial copywriting
• Speaker acquisition from top brands
• Project lifecycle and task prioritisation
• Quality and commercial success indicators for each event
• Excel and data planning/management
• LinkedIn strategy and ROI
• External stakeholder management (speakers/sponsors)
• Internal collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Topic generation and innovation

This role suits highly organised, commercially minded, high-energy self-starters with exceptional organisational, research, grammar and creative writing skills.

What's In It For You

We don't just hire you — we invest in you. Benefits include:

• Competitive salaries & bonus schemes regularly reviewed
• Remote work flexibility
• Referral scheme: know someone great? We'll pay you £500 for your recommendation
• Charity & environmental initiatives: nominate causes close to your heart for our quarterly donations
• Equal, inclusive & diverse culture: over 80% of our leadership team is female, and we employ above the national average rates of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds

Ready to Apply?

Re-read the job specification. Do you have the credentials, passion and drive?

You do? THEN APPLY NOW

By applying for this role, you hereby freely give your prospective employer consent to use, process and store your personal data relating to your job application in accordance with prevailing legislation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R26 000,00 - R34 000,00 per month

Experience:

• events production: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How you'll make an impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.