429 Industrial Design jobs in South Africa

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We’re looking for a User Experience Researcher to join our growing Product Design team, helping us deeply understand the people at the heart of our work, from members using our discovery and booking platforms, to Lifestyle Managers using internal tools like Ten MAID.

This is a pivotal role in shaping how we identify user needs, validate ideas, and build experiences that are both intuitive and impactful. You'll work closely with designers, product managers, and stakeholders across the business to embed research into everything we do.

• Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative research across both member-facing products and internal tools (e.g. Ten MAID).
• Turn research findings into clear, actionable insights that inform product strategy, prioritisation, and design.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to frame problems, validate concepts, and refine solutions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to advocate for a user-first mindset.
• Develop and maintain research artefacts, including personas, journey maps, and experience principles.
• Champion inclusive, ethical research practices and help upskill the broader product and design teams in lightweight methods.
• Shape and evolve our approach to discovery, continuous research, and insight-sharing.

We’re building experiences that serve a diverse range of people, from luxury travellers to expert lifestyle concierges. As our first dedicated research hire, you’ll help establish and scale our research practice, making a tangible difference to the products we ship and the people we serve.

• Proven experience as a user researcher in a product or design team, ideally across both B2C and internal tools.
• Skilled in a wide range of research methods such as interviews, usability testing, diary studies, surveys, data analysis and choosing the right approach for each need.
• A practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to work autonomously but collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with an ability to bring the voice of the user to life for varied audiences.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity, with a desire to untangle and illuminate.
• Confident partnering with senior stakeholders and making a clear case for evidence-led decisions.
• Fluent in English

• Experience working with tools such as Airtable, Jira, Confluence.

• Located in Cape Town, South Africa.
• Please note that you will be asked to enter into a hybrid working arrangement - at least 2x a week in the office.
• A secure home office at your confirmed address, free from background noise or other distractions.
• You must meet our minimum internet speeds if you want to work in our hybrid model and this will be checked during the recruitment process and again when you join. We also have a great office that you can work from as an alternative.

Our people are at the heart of the business and we have a culture of recognition and reward - both through regular appraisals but also annual Extra Mile Awards where we celebrate those who have gone that extra mile in their role. We also encourage all our staff to incorporate their aspirations and interests into their career at Ten and we are there every step of the way in supporting development.

• A competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working. You can combine working from home and working from the office.
• Paid time away from work. Our employees enjoy a competitive paid time off package, including a paid day each year to volunteer time for a good cause that is important to them.
• Paid Sabbaticals. One (1) month paid Sabbatical after every 5 years of Service, without tapping into annual leave.
• Remote Working Holidays - possibilities to Travel and Work anywhere in the world!
• Employee Discounts. Access to lots of great travel and entertainment discounts as our clients’ members would!
• Be part of our global, dynamic, and inclusive Team, with diversity at its core.
• Genuine career opportunities within a dynamic and international company.

We encourage diverse philosophies, cultures, and experiences. We appreciate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for our employees. This idea unites the teams at TEN. All aspects of our relationship, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate, will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

Overview

Our client a leading manufacturer in the mining equipment sector is seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Gauteng. The primary purpose of this role is to act as the permanent link between Manufacturing and Engineering driving improvements in design for manufacturing processes and quality while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

• Liaison between Manufacturing and Engineering (local and overseas design engineers).
• Observe identify and drive improvements in design for manufacturing opportunities.
• Review and assess designs / drawings submitted for manufacturing.
• Improve manufacturing processes and techniques to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Actively participate in the OFI (Opportunities for Improvement) and NCR (Non-Conformance Reporting) processes.
• Support sourcing and procurement requirements ensuring technical accuracy.
• Assist the Quality department and Works Manager in implementing systems to deliver quality products.
• Assess casting manufacturing processes incoming items and WIP nominating hold / witness points.
• Participate in project management processes to achieve on-time delivery (OTD) goals.
• Liaise with clients during machine inspections and collaborate with in-house departments suppliers and overseas colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with QCPs and assist with corrective action documentation.
• Assist in the design and development of jigs and fixtures.
• Serve as a GMR2.7a appointee.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and foster a strong safety culture.
• Ensure production KPIs (quality productivity profitability) are understood and achieved.
• Support planning schedules (WTL) and adhere to departmental budgets.
• Ensure compliance with QMS standards.

• Education : Tertiary Mechanical Engineering qualification (minimum T4 or BSc preferred). Studying towards GCC advantageous.
• Experience : 8–10 years in a similar manufacturing role with at least 2 years’ design experience (SolidWorks advantageous).
• Knowledge of quality systems and root cause analysis.
• Safety knowledge with ability to improve safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; basic design software knowledge required.
• Welding and casting knowledge advantageous.
• Understanding of technical systems (plumbing carpentry electrical safety).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process flows.

• Competitive remuneration package with benefits
• Permanent employment

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CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Junior User Experience Designer (7 month-term)

Date Posted: 09/18/2025
Req ID: 45176
Faculty/Division: Ofc of the Chief Information Officer
Department: Enterprise Apps & Solutions Integration
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:

The Enterprise Applications and Solutions Integration (EASI) department within the Chief Information Officer’s (CIO) Division is a central department responsible for all matters pertaining to the development, maintenance and effectiveness of the core administrative management and student systems at the U of T. Included within these responsibilities are all central SAP systems, such as Financial Services, Human Resources, Research Administration and Procurement; the central U of T Student System (ROSI); approximately 40 related vendor and specialized web applications, and Document Management applications.

Reporting to the Manager, User Experience & Process Design, you will be part of a dynamic, collaborative and innovative team focused on delivering transformational technology solutions to the University. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and providing assistance to the User Experience & Process Design team in designing the user experience and business processes for the University’s digital systems, improving how these platforms support operations and serve the University community. Working closely with senior designers, you will engage in user research and collaborate with business units to identify current and future requirements by assisting in gathering relevant information. You will help translate these insights into user-centered design solutions by drafting process maps, technical specifications, and other supporting documentation using established user experience methods.

• Applying established UX standards and guidelines to support design activities across projects.
• Providing detailed explanations of UX guidelines, processes, and expectations to stakeholders.
• Creating and updating documentation, processes, and guidelines.
• Supporting the creation and refinement of design specification documents.
• Recording and documenting the results of user experience testing.

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of recent and related experience in the design of interactive web applications.
• Working knowledge of student systems and higher education requirements.
• Strong experience with current design practices (e.g. wireframing, prototyping, user story creation, accessibility, responsiveness) and tools (e.g. Figma, InVision, Axure, Balsamiq).
• Familiarity with and understanding of user centered design methodologies.
• Familiarity with current business process mapping practices and software (e.g. Visio, Lucidchart).
• Demonstrate success in coordinating user research activities, coordinating usability testing sessions, documenting heuristic evaluations of web sites and applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently.

• Experience working on User Experience teams.

• Motivated self-learner
• Organized
• Self-directed
• Team player

NOTE : This is a 7 month-term position.

Closing Date: 09/26/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 05 -- $53,426 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $68,323. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
Recruiter: Khristen Sivaramalingam

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

Overview

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.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of design engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Product Development: Lead the design and development of new mining equipment and enhancements to existing products, ensuring alignment with customer needs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Design Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Project Management: Manage design projects from inception to completion, including resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone tracking.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and sales to ensure seamless product development and successful product launches.
• Prototype Testing: Oversee the testing and validation of prototypes to ensure they meet design specifications and performance expectations.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and test reports.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience (5 to 10 years) in a similar role within the mining or heavy equipment industry.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and familiarity with PLM systems.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team of engineers.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

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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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The draughtsman will be working with our in-house design team and will report to the engineering manager on new product development, design changes to existing products, processing production-ready drawing packs, review and verify component requirements and bills of materials.

Duties of a Draughtsman:

1. Using computer aided design CAD, Solid Worx, Lantek, Cypcut or associated software.
2. Sense of urgency with a “Can Do Approach.”
3. Working simultaneously on multiple projects.
4. Creation and Management of BOM For Product Ranges and Changes.
5. Following engineering principles.
6. Adheres to the instruction and deadlines set by Management.
7. Producing rough sketches before moving on to 2D or 3D computer aided drafting.
8. Developing creative solutions to overcome obstacles using the required skills.
9. Reporting progress to Management.
10. Leveraging a detail-oriented mindset.
11. Utilizes sheet metal and tubular steel information modelling.
12. Accepting feedback on final designs and accepts constructive criticism.
13. Leveraging good time management and communication skills.

Must come from manufacturing, engineering or catering/hospitality or kitchen or appliances industry.

Skills:

1. Certificates in computer aided design CAD, Solid Worx, Lantek, Cypcut or associated software.
2. Qualification in mechanical drafting.
3. Sheet Metal and Appliance design Experience.
4. Product Design or a related field Experience.
5. Technically Minded.
6. Fluent in English.

Behavioural and Technical Skills / Competencies:

1. Experience in designing and working with sheet metal in an engineering environment.
2. Engineering Design and Drafting.
3. Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
4. Detail conscious. Ability to consistently produce accurate factual & detailed information.
5. Own Reliable Transport.
6. Clean Criminal Record – Applicant Shall Be Police Cleared Once Contracted.

Renumeration:

• Market Related

• CTC Includes Provident Fund and Disability Cover Policies

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering

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