62 Plant Design jobs in South Africa

GIBB's multi-award-winning Integrated Infrastructure (WIIG) Sector provides the roots for communities using innovative and sustainable engineering design, urban planning, and advisory services. Here you will find an environment conducive to helping you make the most of your abilities and skills.

This Sector is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Design Engineer (Infrastructure).

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

The below listed responsibilities and requirements are assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

Core Purpose

The purpose of the job is to produce technical deliverables on of large scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

Specific focus on civil Infrastructure design using Civil Designer and/or Civil 3D is a requirement.

To carry out the planning, design, site supervision and construction monitoring for both internal and external civil municipal infrastructure (water, and sewer, roads and stormwater including stormwater management plan) for existing and new developments for both Private and Public Sector Clients.

Compilation of Tender Documentation including Conditions of Contract, Specifications, Bills of Quantities and Tender Drawings.

Key Performance Areas

• Design and prepare detailed documentation for municipal engineering services.
• Plan, organise, and control specific technical tasks to achieve project objectives.
• Work independently on technical deliverables across various project stages.
• Prepare technical reports, design drawings, and presentations for internal and client communication.
• Apply sound knowledge of GCC 2015, SABS 1200, and COLTO specifications in all project work.
• Manage and coordinate the design and documentation of both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Ensure all work aligns with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable standards.
• Utilise Civil Designer, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD software effectively for design and documentation purposes.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders to support collaboration and information sharing.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to maintaining high-quality engineering standards.
• Keep abreast of developments in technical best practice, design standards, and industry trends.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Applicable Bachelor's for BTech degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration with ECSA (preferred).

Experience:

• 5 or more years' experience with specific Municipal Infrastructure Design experience a pre-requisite.

Person Requirements:

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge and experience in working with AutoCAD.
• Experience working in Civil Designer Software and/or Civil3D.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Competent in preparing and presenting technical reports including Services reports.
• Knowledge of Document Management for Drawings and Documents including reports, tenders, contracts, etc.
• Drafting of tender documents including project specifications.
• Knowledge for the preparation of tender evaluation reports.
• Contract administration in the form taking site meeting minutes, reviewing of construction programmes, etc.
• Knowledge and experience of Quality assurance when carrying out site inspections and adherence to local authority standards.
• Knowledge of cost estimating of different design development options.

Additional Competencies:

• Attention to detail and problem solving abilities;
• Strong organisational and planning skills;
• MS Office literacy;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to use own initiative to identify priorities and organize own work;
• Fluent in English;
• Valid full driver's license;
• Medically fit;
• Responsible & self-motivated;
• A team player who forms part of a team to produce technical deliverables of the right quality to meet the scope within the time and budget;
• Attention to detail and problem solving abilities;
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

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Lead Design/Reverse Engineering Specialist - SPZA

Location: Elandsfontein

Company: Sulzer Pumps South Africa – Services Division

Employment Type: Full-Time

Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step.

Job Summary:

Sulzer is looking for an experienced Lead Design/Reverse Engineering Specialist, who will manage all mechanical design activities relating to retrofit engineering through the design stage, to handover, to production, observing the need to apply on time and cost-effective solutions and ensuring costs are controlled within the estimates provided. Work with and support tendering, projects, production, quality, etc. on issues within field of knowledge. As required, providing support to the wider Service network

In this role, you will be accountable for:

• Deputizes for the Head of Engineering where appropriate

• Instruct, direct, develop, motivate, supervise, and monitor the performance of all members of the allocated team

• Provision of technical advice and support to internal and external customers

• Attendance, where appropriate, at client meetings to support Sales, Tendering and Projects with technical advice or justifications

• Undertake responsibility for all design, processing and supporting activities for the assigned projects, including, where appropriate, pre-sales support

• Compile/oversee engineering retrofit design studies for each order or contract and arrange specialist support assistance when required ensuring compliance with specifications

• Create, review and approve specifications, calculations, drawings, requisitions, and bill of materials to satisfy design, manufacture, and customer requirements.

• Compile/oversee the specification and ordering of factored equipment such as motors, gearboxes, lube oil systems, mechanical seals, seal systems and couplings, etc

• Co-ordinate/oversee design review process and records.

• Observe the need to apply cost effective solutions and retrofits that add value to our customers.

• Ensure product development ideas are passed to the appropriate channels.

• Prepare monthly workload reports from the allocated team as required.

• Participate in review of non-conformance reports, warranties, etc., to identify trends and act to eliminate root causes

• Perform the required administrative roles as required within the job title.

• Participate and actively support company initiatives. (E.g. digitization and sustainability projects)

• Ensure your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions

• Co-operate with the requirements of the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Energy management systems

• Co-operate with the company to enable it to discharge its own responsibilities effectively

• All other duties relevant to the post

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• 10 Years of relevant experience within related industry including knowledge of industry practices & standards
• Good pump product design understanding
• Materials knowledge as related to product/industry areas
• Design and drafting skills
• CAD and general computer skills
• SAP experience
• NX experience
• PLM experience
• Retrofit of complex equipment experience
• Communication skills
• Experience and product knowledge
• Negotiating skills
• Influencing and persuasion skills
• Relationship management skills
• Staff management skills
• Commercial acumen
• Customer service skills
• Time management skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to act independently.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt tochange
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to the talent acquisition team at the following email address: Hudson, Natalie We are looking forward to hearing from you

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

We are a leading company in the composite manufacturing industry, specialising in innovative composite solutions for the marine/boatbuilding industry. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology has established us as a key player in the industry.

We are looking for a talented
Design Engineer
to join our team and play a key role in turning client requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop product designs based on client requirements.
• Create detailed 3D models of products and components.
• Produce accurate manufacturing drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with the production team to determine appropriate manufacturing methods and timelines.
• Select and define manufacturing processes for composite and mechanical parts.
• Coordinate with procurement to source components and manage supplier manufacturing.
• Perform structural design work using FEA and analytical calculations to validate designs.
• Document design decisions and communicate technical details to suppliers and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in
  Mechanical Engineering
  or a related technical field.
• Minimum of
  5 years' experience
  in composites, marine, or related industries.
• Proficiency in
  CAD
  tools (SolidWorks required; AutoCAD preferred).
• Hands-on experience with
  Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  .
• Strong understanding of composite manufacturing methods.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, production, and supplier teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to

. Please include "Design Engineer – Fused Composite Design" in the subject line.