250 Industrial Design jobs in South Africa

A globally active multidisciplinary engineering firm that offers solutions for the mineral processing & water sectors has a vacancy for a Civil Designer based in Gauteng. Relevant N6 or Engineering qualification from an accredited institution is required.

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of 7 years experience as a Designer in metallurgical/Industrial plant design. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Revit. Must own a vehicle and have a valid driver's license. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally is essential. The position is based in Sandton, Gauteng.

1. Generate BOM components and scope of work documents.
2. Produce detailed drawings from set out as per drawing office standards.
3. Produce as-built drawings.
4. Produce material take-off/Bill of Quantities.
5. Understand and apply relevant industry standards.
6. Attend site visits.

1. Proficient in AutoDesk; Recap; Civil 3D ; Plant 3D; Revit; Navis.
2. Self-motivated, energetic, positive, and enthusiastic individual who can effectively meet deadlines.
3. Experience in metallurgical (process) plant layouts & designs, generation of BOM components.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with customers regarding technical information.
5. Excellent communication, people, and conflict management skills.
6. Computer literate in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

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GL & Treasury Accountant #manufacturing&designAbout the job GL & Treasury Accountant #manufacturing&designThe Finance Department requires a highly motivated and experienced GL & Treasury Accountant to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial operations.This role is critical in maintaining accurate financial records, managing treasury functions, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.Working closely with various stakeholders across the organisation, the GL & Treasury Accountant will lead a small team, drive process improvements, and contribute significantly to the financial health of the company.This role demands a strong individual contributor with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and a proactive approach to optimising financial processes.Responsibilities : Team Management : Guide and support a small team of staff.Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to junior staff.Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.Delegate tasks effectively and ensure a balanced workload within the team.Fixed Asset Accounting : Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording of additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations, and tracking asset movements, transfers, and disposals.Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IAS 16, and tax legislation.Run fixed asset register system processes, including depreciation and month-end asset closure.Perform periodic fixed assets reviews for changes in useful lives and or impairments and update and reconcile findings within the fixed asset register.Manage the disposal of fixed assets, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.Treasury Management : Oversee weekly treasury operations, including cash management, bank reconciliations, and foreign exchange transactions.Monitor cash balances and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.Manage bank accounts and perform regular reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely identification of discrepancies.Process local and foreign payments, ensuring proper authorization and adherence to internal and exchange controls.Manage and reconcile prepayments and deposits, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and proactively managing renewals and refunds to optimise cash flow.General Ledger Accounting : Oversee the entire general ledger process, from transaction recording to financial reporting.Review and analyse accounting transactions, ensuring proper authorization and adherence to company policies.Ensure timely and accurate processing of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.Manage and reconcile petty cash, credit cards, and staff advances, ensuring compliance with company policies.Assist with various journal entries including Salary, Accrual, Interest and other journals.Investigate and resolve account discrepancies, escalating complex issues to relevant stakeholders.Prepare and analyse monthly recharge schedules across the Group, ensuring accurate cost allocation.Review and analyse VAT reports, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and accurate VAT accounting.Month-End Responsibilities : Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end close procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.Ensure general ledger reconciliations and schedules are completed timeously and accurately.Ensure compliance with month-end reporting deadlinespliance and Reporting : Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support.Assist with external reporting and submissions including Statistics SA surveys.Prepare and submit relevant reports, including monthly financial reports and regulatory reports.Stay up-to-date on changes in accounting regulations and their impact on financial reporting.Process Improvement : Analyse existing accounting and treasury processes and identify areas for improvement and automation.Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.Drive automation and the application of best practices within the team.Proactively identify and address challenges within the department, contributing to solutions and process improvements.

This includes undertaking ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned or required, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to supporting the overall success of the finance function.Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on general ledger accounting and treasury management.Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.High level of accuracy and attention to detail.Proficiency in accounting software (Sage X3), Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.Strong work ethic and commitment to ethical conduct.Start your next career today!

• Accountable for leading the Design & Merchandise teams for the specific brand providing strategic guidance to those teams, ensuring business process & structure aligns to customer & business key objectives
• Accountable for the management of the supply chain from concept through to delivery including trend, design and development, merchandising, raw material operational management, pre-production capacity planning and manufacturing
• Responsible for the efficiency of critical path management through influence and guidance
• Responsible for customer relationship with the specific retail brand and for driving the strategic direction of the brand in line with TFG Design and Manufacturing objectives and capabilities.
• To lead and inspire the team to design, produce and deliver quality products that exceed customer expectations within the budgeted parameters
  
  

• The successful candidate must have at least 10 years’ experience in the Design and Manufacturing of apparel, ladies fashion preferable.
• Experience in managing a team across various job functions.
• Must have dealt directly with major fashion retailers within the South African market.
• Experience in dealing with performance management and general conduct within a team is required.
• Expertise in inventory planning and forecasting to optimize stock levels
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills: Experience liaising with vendors, manufacturers and key stakeholders eg.Heads of Function
• Commercially minded with a good understanding of profitability, pricing strategies and margin management: A strong understanding of consumer behaviour and market dynamics is key
  
  

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ms Excel competent
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Highly analytical
• Commercial acumen
  
  

• Communicates effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Drives engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Drives results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Ensures accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Interpersonal savvy - openly engages and interacts with others, builds rapport, and establishes positive relationships
• Manages conflict - effectively navigates and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive and productive manner
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others
  
  

An exciting position has arisen within the Sports Design Division for a Merchandise Manager. The successful candidate must have at least 10 years’ experience in the design and manufacturing of fashion apparel. This person is accountable for managing the Design & Merchandise team effectively, optimizing the brand’s profitability and sales targets in line with TFG Design and Manufacturing’s strategic objectives, and coaching the team to drive financial success for TFG.

• Lead the Design & Merchandise teams for the specific brand, providing strategic guidance and ensuring business processes and structure align with customer and business objectives.
• Manage the supply chain from concept to delivery, including trend analysis, design and development, merchandising, raw material management, pre-production capacity planning, and manufacturing.
• Ensure the efficiency of critical path management through influence and guidance.
• Maintain customer relationships with the retail brand and drive the strategic direction of the brand in line with TFG Design and Manufacturing objectives.
• Lead and inspire the team to design, produce, and deliver quality products that exceed customer expectations within budget.

• At least 10 years’ experience in the design and manufacturing of apparel, preferably ladies fashion.
• Experience managing a team across various functions.
• Experience dealing directly with major fashion retailers within the South African market.
• Knowledge of performance management and team conduct.
• Expertise in inventory planning and forecasting to optimize stock levels.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, including liaising with vendors, manufacturers, and stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen with understanding of profitability, pricing strategies, and market dynamics.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Highly analytical.
• Commercial awareness.

• Effective communication.
• Ability to motivate and engage teams.
• Results-driven with focus on achieving goals.
• Accountability and responsibility.
• Interpersonal skills and rapport building.
• Conflict management.
• Planning and alignment with organizational goals.
• Valuing diversity and inclusion.

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.

TFG is a diversified retail portfolio of 34 brands, committed to inspiring customers to live their best lives. We aim to create remarkable omnichannel experiences and are dedicated to growth and impact across the industry. Join us to explore opportunities and be part of a purpose-led business making a difference.

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.

Responsibilities :

• 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.

Design Engineer • Johannesburg, South Africa

Reference: ERD009678-SD-ER-2

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.

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:

JHB000122/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.
  
  
  
  

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• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented Design Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team focused on pump-related products.

This role will be responsible for leading the drafting and design of 2D and 3D mechanical drawings, reviewing technical specifications, and supporting cross-functional teams through the full design and production cycle.

The position plays a key part in ensuring design accuracy, manufacturing efficiency, and engineering compliance.

Salary: R47 000 – R60 000 per month.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and draft detailed 2D and 3D mechanical drawings using Autodesk design packages.
• Approve and amend machining and fabrication drawings to ensure alignment with manufacturing and quality standards.
• Perform engineering calculations related to load analysis, fluid dynamics, centre of gravity, bearing selection, and general mechanical design.
• Oversee drawing office administration including revision control, archiving, and transmittal management.
• Finalise general and sectional arrangement drawings for internal records and client submission.
• Lead design compliance and dimensional checks for pumps and components.
• Mentor draughtsman and ensure design integrity across deliverables.
• Support engineering change requests and integrate updates into production schedules.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and quality teams to address design queries and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain digital and manual drawing records for easy traceability and reference.
• Evaluate and enhance existing products with a focus on cost-efficiency and manufacturability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for design and production optimisation.
• Assist fabrication and machine shop personnel with technical interpretation of drawings.
• Ensure proper creation, maintenance, and accuracy of Bills of Materials (BoMs).

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Design, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design or draughting, particularly in pump manufacturing or heavy industrial engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Autodesk packages and drawing management systems (Vault experience preferred).
• Hands-on knowledge of ERP integration with production data and BoM structures.
• Familiarity with 3D scanning and CAD-based modelling.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is advantageous.
• Previous involvement in machine shop environments and foundry processes preferred.
  Strong grasp of mechanical manufacturing processes and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Able to conduct technical assessments of fits, tolerances, fasteners, bearings, and alignment specifications.
• Skilled in interpreting and amending complex mechanical assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Use of precision tools including verniers, micrometres, and calipers.
• Basic knowledge of materials and corrosion resistance to guide selection processes.