118 Industrial Design jobs in South Africa

At Southern Africa Roadtrippers, we build expedition vehicles for the off road/overlanding sector of the 4x4 industry here in South Africa.

We are searching for a team of Mid to Entry level Solidworks Industrial Designers/Draftsmen. This position encompasses the entire manufacturing process from detailed design of the product, to setting up and operating CNC and laser cutting machines, right through to quality control of the final assembled piece.

You will report to the Head Mechanical Design Engineer here at SA Roadtrippers.

Be hands-on with programming, technical drawings, and overseeing manufacturing.

Solidworks proficiency is essential.

Sheet metal and Aluminium experience is an advantage.

Junior and Senior team members positions are available.

If you are the kind of person who is detail minded with a good attention to detail - We would love to have you join our professional team building top end 4x4 Overland Expedition Trucks.

At Southern Africa Roadtrippers, we build expedition vehicles for the off road/overlanding sector of the 4x4 industry here in South Africa. About the Role: We are searching for a team of Mid to Entry level Solidworks Industrial Designers/Draftsmen. This position encompasses the entire manufacturing process from detailed design of the product, to setting up and operating CNC and laser cutting machines, right through to quality control of the final assembled piece. Responsibilities: You will report to the Head Mechanical Design Engineer here at SA Roadtrippers. Be hands-on with programming, technical drawings, and overseeing manufacturing. Qualifications: Solidworks proficiency is essential. Sheet metal and Aluminium experience is an advantage. Junior and Senior team members positions are available. If you are the kind of person who is detail minded with a good attention to detail - We would love to have you join our professional team building top end 4x4 Overland Expedition Trucks.

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

As a Product Designer at Standard Bank, you will play a key role in crafting innovative and visually stunning products that delight our users. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, Engineers, and Feature Analysts to conceptualise, design, and deliver exceptional user experiences across our digital platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in Experience Design, HCI, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design or related field.

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Designer or similar role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in Visual Design, including examples of web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc.
• Solid understanding and practical application of UX principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with motion design and prototyping tools such as Principle, Framer, or After Effects.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary User Experience Lead to drive the strategy, architecture, and execution of world-class user experiences for our clients. This is a client-facing role that requires excellent communication and presentation skills in English. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients to gather requirements, propose the best information architecture, and define the most effective user experience solutions whether for marketing websites or full-scale digital products.

In addition to client engagement, this role will guide and mentor designers, ensuring that the team delivers cohesive, high-impact design outcomes that balance user needs with business objectives.

• A UX leader with strong expertise in user-centered design, architecture, and client engagement.
• Someone who can translate business requirements and client needs into clear, elegant, and impactful user journeys.
• A collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams, bridging design, engineering, and business goals.
• A mentor who uplifts designers while maintaining a hands-on role in UX direction and solution design.

This position reports directly to the Head of Marketing, and collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, and client stakeholders.

• Lead client workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and stakeholder interviews.
• Translate client needs into information architecture, user flows, and wireframes.
• Propose the best UX solutions tailored to both marketing websites and product platforms.
• Present UX concepts and strategies to clients with confidence and clarity.

• Conduct user research, competitive benchmarking, and usability testing.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations that improve customer satisfaction.
• Advocate for accessibility, inclusivity, and best practices in user experience.

• Oversee and evolve design frameworks and systems to ensure consistency across projects.
• Deliver high-level UX documentation (site maps, wireframes, prototypes).
• Collaborate with UI designers to transform UX concepts into visually compelling experiences.

• Work with product managers and engineers to ensure UX is feasible, scalable, and aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing/content teams for unified brand storytelling across digital touchpoints.
• Facilitate design sprints, feedback loops, and cross-functional workshops.

• Lead and mentor a team of UX and UI designers.
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to elevate design quality.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and client-first thinking.

• 6+ years of experience in UX design, information architecture, or product design.
• Proven experience leading client-facing projects from discovery to delivery.
• Expertise in UX tools: Figma, Framer, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• Strong knowledge of design systems, usability testing, and UX methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to propose and present UX strategies to clients.
• Fluent English communication and presentation skills are mandatory.

• Experience working on both marketing websites and product platforms.
• Motion/interaction design skills for enhancing user flows and storytelling.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX leadership and client-facing expertise.

Group Technology – Enterprise Design

Design

Manage Managers

Job Purpose

We are looking for a visionary Senior Product Design Lead to drive the design strategy and execution for our client and product onboarding portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping human-centred, scalable, and future-ready experiences that align with business objectives and deliver measurable impact.

You will lead a team of designers, foster a culture of design excellence and innovation, and collaborate closely with product, engineering, research, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are feasible, impactful, and delightful.

Job Responsibilities

• Translate strategic objectives and validated user problems into intuitive, scalable design solutions.
• Define and evolve design systems, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Champion User-Centred Design

• Conduct and leverage user research, usability testing, and data insights to inform design decisions.
• Advocate for inclusive, accessible, and omni-channel experiences across all touchpoints.
• Integrate AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into the design process to enhance efficiency and creativity.
• Promote service design thinking to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.
• Guide and mentor designers, fostering a growth mindset and culture of collaboration.
• Influence stakeholders through clear communication, storytelling, and co-creation workshops.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure alignment with technical infrastructure, design standards, and agile delivery practices.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and resources to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.
• 8+ years in UI/UX or Product Design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and delivering complex digital products at scale.

Qualifications

• Essential: Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Preferred: Degree or Certification in Design, HCI, or related field from an accredited institution.

Skills & Exposure

• Prototyping: High-fidelity prototyping in Figma.
• Technical Acumen: Basic front-end understanding (HTML, CSS), strong grasp of software delivery at scale.
• Methodologies: Agile, Lean UX, and service design practices for omni-channel experiences.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Full Product Design lifecycle and Design Systems.
• AI as a design enabler and data-driven design practices.
• Strong understanding of UX metrics, analytics, and performance measurement.
• Familiarity with journey mapping, service design, and accessibility standards.
• High performance, purpose-led: Create a culture of purpose-led, client-centred, and values-driven performance.
• Driving Successful Customer Engagements
• Driving Innovation
• Building Talent
• Accountability

Nedbank is an equal opportunities employer and prefers to consider applications from previously disadvantaged groups.

M-KOPA, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

We are looking for a Director-level Head of Product Design to lead and evolve our Product Design function as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.

This role offers the opportunity to reshape how design drives business strategy and customer experience at a crucial growth moment. You'll lead cohesive, high-quality user experiences across all touchpoints for customers across multiple African markets, working with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and commercial stakeholders.

About Us: We foster a culture where design excellence is celebrated and design thinking is embedded throughout the organization. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and impact-driven design. You'll be empowered to demonstrate how exceptional design directly contributes to business success and customer empowerment, sitting at the intersection of business strategy and user needs. At M-KOPA, design isn't an afterthought—it's central to our mission of creating transformative financial partnerships that often serve as customers' first entry point into formal financial services.

• Leading the strategic direction and evolution of our Product Design function


• Collaborating with Product Management and Tech leadership to define overall UX strategy


• Building and maintaining design systems that ensure visual cohesion while enabling rapid innovation


• Reviewing design work to ensure quality and cohesion before release


• Mentoring design team members and fostering a sense of belonging while helping advance their careers


• Working with marketing teams to ensure visual cohesion across the M-KOPA brand


• Translating design metrics into business outcomes that executives understand and value

• 10+ years experience leading design teams and complex projects in digital products


• Deep understanding of UX strategy with the ability to balance business goals with user needs


• Experience building and maintaining design systems across multiple touchpoints


• Solid leadership and mentoring capabilities


• Ability to work with diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple countries


• Solid interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills


• Experience translating design impact into business metrics


• Experience in fintech or similar industries

This role will require frequent travel across our operational markets. Ideal candidate should either be based in one of our markets or be willing to relocate to be at the heart of Africa's dynamic tech hubs with direct access to our core market.

At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships.

M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisting and interviews will take place at any stage during the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is selected before the advertised closing date.

• Seniority level: Director


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Product Management and Marketing

Job Overview

Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0002

Date Posted: 9/25/2025

Job Description

To create and implement operational plans to achieve the scalability requirements of experience design.

Qualifications

Qualification

Information Studies Degree

Experience

5-7 years demonstrated workplace experience within the area of specialisation with evidence of contribution to the experience design practice

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Convincing People

Developing Expertise

Establishing Rapport

Technical Competencies

Product and Services Knowledge

Data Analysis and Effective Design

Requirements Gathering and Management

Research and Information Gathering

Service Management Processes

Client Journeys and Personas

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Specialist

REQ Keabetswe Modise

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

Location

Nedbank 135 Rivonia Campus – Sandton - Hybrid

Cluster

Group Technology – Enterprise Design

Career Stream

Design

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Managers

Job Purpose

We are looking for a visionary Senior Product Design Lead to drive the design strategy and execution for our client and product onboarding portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping human-centred, scalable, and future-ready experiences that align with business objectives and deliver measurable impact.

You will lead a team of designers, foster a culture of design excellence and innovation, and collaborate closely with product, engineering, research, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are feasible, impactful, and delightful.

Job Responsibilities

Lead Design Strategy & Execution

• Translate strategic objectives and validated user problems into intuitive, scalable design solutions.
• Define and evolve design systems, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Champion User-Centred Design

• Conduct and leverage user research, usability testing, and data insights to inform design decisions.
• Advocate for inclusive, accessible, and omni-channel experiences across all touchpoints.

Drive Innovation & Future Readiness

• Integrate AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into the design process to enhance efficiency and creativity.
• Promote service design thinking to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Guide and mentor designers, fostering a growth mindset and culture of collaboration.
• Influence stakeholders through clear communication, storytelling, and co-creation workshops.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure alignment with technical infrastructure, design standards, and agile delivery practices.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and resources to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.

Minimum Experience

• 8+ years in UI/UX or Product Design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and delivering complex digital products at scale.

Qualifications

• Essential: Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Preferred: Degree or Certification in Design, HCI, or related field from an accredited institution.

Skills & Exposure

• Design Tools: Figma, Miro (advanced proficiency).
• Prototyping: High-fidelity prototyping in Figma.
• Technical Acumen: Basic front-end understanding (HTML, CSS), strong grasp of software delivery at scale.
• Methodologies: Agile, Lean UX, and service design practices for omni-channel experiences.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Full Product Design lifecycle and Design Systems.
• AI as a design enabler and data-driven design practices.
• Strong understanding of UX metrics, analytics, and performance measurement.
• Familiarity with journey mapping, service design, and accessibility standards.

Behavioural Competencies

• High performance, purpose-led:Create a culture of purpose-led, client-centred, and values-driven performance.
• Driving Successful Customer Engagements
• Driving Innovation
• Building Talent
• Accountability
• Portfolio Management

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team