35 Engineering jobs in Durban

Hire Resolve is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven Civil Engineering Technologist to join our client's team in uMhlanga, KZN, South Africa. As a Civil Engineering Technologist, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of various civil engineering projects, including roads, sewer systems, and stormwater drainage.

Responsibilities and Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes
• Ability to work on multiple projects/deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Strong technical skills and able to manage projects from Conceptual to Detailed Design, Documentation, and Contract Administration of services for civil infrastructure projects including but not limited to:
• Municipal services i.e Earthworks, Stormwater Reticulation, Sewer Reticulation, Water Reticulation, platforms, and assessments
• Ensure all designs are checked and approved by the relevant manager prior to forwarding to the relevant client and contractor
• Performing due diligence on the impact and feasibility of new construction sites.
• The preparation of feasibility reports
• Attending meetings with clients and stakeholders as and when required
• Assist with the implementation of medium to large sized projects within technical standards, quality, budgets, and time frames.
• Ensure effectiveness, quality, and profitability of completed projects including project follow-up, to monitor project deliverables and client satisfaction levels
• Site supervision as and when required
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports and proficiency in technical report writing
• A working understanding of project finances and project budgets for medium to large scale projects
• Surveying new construction sites and assessing existing structures for upgrades
• Sound Project Management Skills - Liaise, co-operate, and provide required information to clients and stakeholders at various stages
• Preparation of estimates of construction costs (BOQs)
• Preparation of specifications and preambles for construction works (Colto / Coto / SANS / GCC etc.)

Requirements:

• Completed minimum B.Eng or BTech.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• No less than 10 years experience in a similar position within a Consulting Engineering firm (pref)
• Proficient in design packages
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience essential
• Technical knowledge of drawing and design processes
• Project Management experience is essential

Benefits:

• Salary negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Chandre Cordier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Location: Durban, South Africa

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Planner to join their team in Durban. The Engineering Planner will be responsible for coordinating and planning activities related to engineering projects, ensuring that all resources are effectively utilized and deadlines are met.

1. Ensure that all compliance requirements are captured and scheduled on the Sage EAM (Enterprise Asset Management System).
2. Improve the ratio of planned to unplanned work.
3. Improve maintenance personnel utilization.
4. Close all maintenance job cards and ensure that the feedback is accurate and in the correct format.
5. Arrange resources (spares, materials, hired labour etc.) for maintenance tasks.
6. Technical discussions with suppliers regarding spares.
7. Co-ordination of shutdown planning in conjunction with the maintenance manager.
8. Issues job cards to artisans.
9. Follows up with suppliers on deliveries.
10. Set up and maintenance of maintenance store and controls stock.

• A Qualified Artisan (Preferably a Millwright).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing industry.
• Computer Skills: MS Office, Sage, and EAM System.
• Proven experience in project planning and coordination.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls, Kayla Pelser, or Miné Roux at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

About our Team

We are strengthening our software engineering team to modernize our existing application stack, powering one of LexisNexis Intellectual Property’s flagship AI products, LexisNexis Classification. The team enhances the application with new features and functions to enrich the users experience as well as optimizing existing functionalities. This is an opportunity to lead a team that works on modern, cloud native infrastructure and become an essential part of building and maintaining the product architecture.

We expect this team to work across multiple technologies around a core including:

• React
• Go
• Python
• JavaScript
• Java
• C#/.Net
• Postgres
• SQL
• AWS

About the Role:

We are hiring a Software Engineering Lead to take the responsibility for the work on maintaining, modernizing and enhancing a key product, LexisNexis Classification. This product uses AI to read millions of patents globally and pull the relevant patents into custom categories that are relevant to the specific technology areas users define.

You’ll be the go-to person for a small highly skilled agile team, with ownership over the mission and your development practices and process. Your engineering team will be based mainly in South Africa but also across Europe. You will also work closely with existing application teams, as well as with a broader range of stakeholders distributed across the UK, Germany, Netherlands and the USA.

As a Software Engineering Lead, you will play a crucial role in overseeing software development mainly within LexisNexis Classification. You will contribute directly to solving technical problems as well as guiding your team to success.

Responsibilities

• Owning and executing backlog of product optimization and enhancements.
• Being responsible for backend and frontend maintenance of the product and ensuring bug fixes are prioritized in a timely manner.
• Assisting in requirements gathering, decomposition and implementation of new features, such as additional features for product integration into existing LexisNexis Intellectual Property products.
• Integrating performance and cost-optimization considerations into development work, throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Able to communicate and take ownership within the team and across team boundaries.
• Helping to maintain AWS platform infrastructure with CDK, such as NodeJS/Python Lambdas.
• Assisting in refactoring the existing application.
• Writing and reviewing detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
• Leading in development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Managing a team of software engineers in a Scrum based development environment while collaborating with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Understand Software Engineering techniques and processes, particularly adapting Scrum and agile frameworks to meet business needs.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud providers, including knowledge on running cost effective serverless architecture.
• Experience working with React.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, Go, Azure Pipelines, GraphQL (or similar API schemas) or willingness to rapidly learn.
• Experience in leading software engineering efforts for AI-enabled SaaS products is desirable, but not essential.

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description:
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Technologist to join our client's team in Durban, South Africa. As an Engineering Technologist, you will be responsible for designing and implementing various engineering projects, conducting research and development, and providing technical support to the engineering team.
If you are a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for engineering, this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and oversee the construction of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and specifications.
2. Conduct research and development to improve existing engineering processes and technologies.
3. Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team.
4. Analyze data and test results to identify areas for improvement.
5. Create and maintain accurate documentation and technical reports.
6. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
7. Stay updated with industry advancements and best practices.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering.
2. Pr.Eng/Pr. Tech. Eng or candidate with proof of registration progress is compulsory.
3. Minimum 10-15 years experience in design, project and construction management of Civil Engineering Infrastructure.
4. Must have knowledge, experience and be proficient with engineering software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD etc.
5. Experience and proficiency with MS Office is essential.
6. Ability to produce design documentation and review drawings.
7. Project/Contract management and tender documentation experience is essential.
8. Ability to write technical reports and tender documentation under minimal guidance.
9. Ability to engage with clients and other stakeholders.
10. Must have the ability and willingness to mentor others.
11. Valid Driver's license.

Benefits:

1. Competitive Salary package which includes benefits.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

1. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
2. Apply for this role today, contact Chandre Cordier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
3. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Engineering Lecturer (JB4256)
Location: Overport, Durban
Salary: Competitive

Important Note: This post is advertised on behalf of a client, therefore candidates will not be contacted by Kontak Recruitment for shortlisting by the client directly.

About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as an Engineering Lecturer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Civil Engineering, coupled with a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of engineers.

• BTech in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in Maths N4/N5/N6.
• Previous teaching/lecturing or training experience is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

• Deliver engaging lectures and practical sessions in various areas of Civil Engineering.
• Develop and update course materials to ensure alignment with industry standards and technological advancements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students to support their academic and professional growth.
• Conduct assessments, examinations, and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in Civil Engineering and incorporate relevant advancements into teaching materials.

Overview

The Site Engineering Manager will be responsible for engineering projects and maintenance, including utilities, production lines, processing plants, and buildings for the Boksburg site.

The Engineering Manager manages engineering spares, assets, site services to support manufacturing activities and the primary objective of the job is to implement improvements contributing to the factory’s PQCDSMI targets.

• Manage the technical / maintenance teams responsible to deliver Projects, Innovation, Infrastructure and Services to the site. Develop, deploy and implement plans to ensure the best utilization of assets in the sites as well as supervise and give guidance on the maintenance of such assets
• Lead the Innovation implementation on the site, looking for best options of design to manufacturing, following category technology selections. Support innovation delivery as part of regional network
• Prepare and Manage Capital budget and Capital Expenditure Proposals in coordination with cluster and category requirements
• Implementation of the capital projects portfolio post approval; to project closure, following the TPM principles for Early Equipment Management
• Responsible for the Safety of all project-related operations within the factory, as well as maintaining and setting of safe working procedures; including management of Health, Safety and Environmental aspects of project management from design (PHA, HAZOPS, MDSAS), equipment selection, project implementation (site safety), commissioning and final project handover
• Lead the Early Equipment Management and Planned Maintenance TPM pillar; and SIMAS application
• Create and implement plans to continuously improve site infrastructure needs such as energy, water, treatment, steam and all infrastructure services, contracts and contractors
• Develop, build and make available in the organization the Product, Process and Packaging Expertise relevant to the asset base
• Manage the Projects, Innovation and Maintenance budgets. Asset care and improvement through establishing and maintaining an effective system of preventative maintenance applicable to plant and services (TPM based)
• Manage the engineering contractors and ensure statutory and legal compliance
• Optimize maintenance cost, MTBF, and MTTR for production lines. Optimize spare parts safety stock levels in line with working capital targets of the sourcing unit
• Coach and develop the team across the site on technical and technology issues

• BSc Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) is essential
• 8-10 years in FMCG / Manufacturing operations experience (5 years of management exp)
• Engineering in FMCG Supply Chain (Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, Process)

This role is based in Boksburg.

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Firmware Engineering Manager

Location: Durban, South Africa

Job ID: 41306

Profile Summary:

As firmware engineering manager, you will be leading the software/firmware teams in the development of access control logic devices. You will interact with engineering teams, product/program management teams, and stakeholders to design, develop, and release production software/firmware.

HID is an Innovative High-Tech Security Company!

At HID you will work as part of a team to deliver high quality features and products to our customers. You will be involved in secure software development and have input on how best to achieve our goals.

At HID, as part of the Physical Access Control Systems business unit we produce cutting-edge security products. The PACS business is highly visible and one of our most significant portfolios within HID Global. The PACS products include smart cards, mobile access and identifications, software, services, and controllers for physical access control.

You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is the development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquarters in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees.

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HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions. This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

• Manage and lead the software/firmware engineering team
• Mentoring younger engineers
• Review product specifications and designs
• Involved in design and code reviews
• Promotes secure software development lifecycle (SSDL)
• Participate and contribute in planning events, workshops, and system demonstrations
• Drive and support continuous improvement and other agile practices
• Interface with partners/customers to understand their needs and requirements
• Interface with manufacturers on issues relating to manufacturing, testing, and production
• Work closely with other engineering and quality teams

• Must possess a degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a minimum of 3+ years engineering experience, preferably engineering in electronics industry with experience managing a team.
• Experience managing remote individuals that may be located in different timezones and/or countries
• Embedded development experience, with a focus on ARM Linux operating systems
• Programming experience in C/C++, C#, Rust
• Web development (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful, JSON, XML, MQTT)
• Experience developing and deploying applications under Linux and Windows
• Experience with TCP/IP networking, transport layer protocols including TCP and UDP, and application layer protocols including HTTPS
• Experience with Agile methodologies. Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) desired
• Experience with Jira highly desired
• Good knowledge of version control strategies (git flow, git trunk)
• Experience with secure coding practices as well as cyber security
• Understanding on how to make code maintainable
• Knowledge of digital certificates
• Experience with project management

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employees work primarily in an office environment, within a well-ventilated area, and is exposed to moderate noise levels.

• Travel and fieldwork including international travel may be required, therefore employees must possess or can acquire valid travel authorization.

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation : You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Do you see solutions where others see problems?

Sappi is recruiting and you could become part of our innovative, solutions-driven company with your unique skillset.

If you are ready to accelerate your career, we are looking for the right talent within our engineering and technical pipeline. We have several opportunities at our business, based in the beautiful provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, with great lifestyle choices for you and your family.

We’re looking for:

• Maintenance Engineers

• Mechanical Engineers

• Electrical/Electronic Engineers

• Instruments & Automation Engineer

• Reliability Engineers

• Business Process & Systems Engineers

• Chemical & Process Engineers

• Mechatronic Engineers

• Other Technical positions

If you are resilient and energetic and looking for a new challenge at competitive market rates, click on apply now to put your name in the pool.

Description

We are hiring! At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Engineering Planner to administer maintenance planning tasks and plant maintenance data on SAP in order to contribute to the overall equipment effectiveness within a specific plant or area in the mill.

As an Assistant Engineering Planner, you will be responsible for:

• Create plant maintenance notifications on SAP and update changes as per the notification request form
• Review all notifications created to ensure all relevant information is captured correctly
• Create work orders from notifications and release them on a weekly basis as per business process for inclusion in the following weeks maintenance plan, adding relevant revision code for the week
• Compile a weekly schedule of all planned work and provide it to superintendents for further action
• Print and issue work orders per artisan and foreman on a weekly basis
• Receive updates from artisans on the progress of work completed and update notification status including hours spent on planned maintenance
• Highlight any action required after the work order has been completed to the planner for further escalation
• Create purchase requisitions for required items and service accept on receipt of items
• Attend shut meetings and take minutes ensuring all items related to the shut are captured i.e. critical paths, rundown start-up, etc, and identify action items arising from the meeting
• Release, print, and issue work orders and work packs to all relevant disciplines two days before the shut
• Print a tracking bar chart for contractors and Sappi resources and assist the planner in updating during the shut
• Draw regular reports on cost, backlog management, plant objectives and targets, and other plant requirements
• Compile and distribute weekly capacity planning reports per maintenance superintendent to highlight and address under utilised / overloaded resources with the relevant superintendent
• Compile, distribute, and analyse a weekly plan compliance report and develop action plans together with the planner and maintenance superintendents
• Adhere to set record-keeping and document control procedures to comply with legal requirements
• Assist with the management of plant and infrastructure maintenance costs
• Analyse maintenance costs to evaluate expenditure and assist area engineers in identifying problem areas
• Assess committed costs and determine if work orders with PAPO (Paperwork outstanding) status can be completed
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping within in area of work

What are we looking for?

• NQF level 4 qualification (Matric / N3)
• 1-2 years of relevant experience within an engineering environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• A recognized trade test certificate will be considered advantageous
• SAP PM knowledge and proficiency together with Awareness of the OHS Act and lockout procedures will be considered advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits