7,979 Senior Engineer jobs in South Africa

An Agritalent client, a leading agribusiness, seeks a Technical Lead: Electrical Engineering.

1. Electrical System Design and Implementation
   1. Conducting feasibility studies and analysing electrical requirements for agricultural projects.
   2. Designing electrical systems, including power distribution, control panels, and automation setups, using CAD software.
   3. Collaborating with other engineering teams to integrate electrical solutions into broader agricultural infrastructure.
   4. Overseeing the procurement of electrical components and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
   5. Managing the installation and commissioning of electrical systems on-site.
   6. Conducting thorough testing and quality assurance checks to verify system functionality.
2. Project Management
   1. Developing project plans, timelines, and budgets for electrical engineering projects.
   2. Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution and adherence to deadlines.
   3. Conducting regular progress meetings and providing status updates to stakeholders and management.
   4. Identifying potential risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies during project execution.
   5. Monitoring project expenses and ensuring cost control measures are in place.
   6. Preparing comprehensive project reports, including technical documentation and financial summaries.
3. Regulatory Compliance and Safety
   1. Staying updated with relevant electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards.
   2. Ensuring that all electrical systems and equipment comply with industry and government regulations.
   3. Conducting safety audits and risk assessments for electrical installations and operations.
   4. Investigating and reporting any electrical incidents or accidents, implementing corrective actions as required.
   5. Collaborating with regulatory authorities during inspections and compliance checks.

• B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 - 5 years experience working as a B.Tech Electrical Engineer.

An Agritalent client, a leading agribusiness, seeks a Technical Lead: Energy Engineering.

1. Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
   • Evaluating electrical consumption patterns and identifying opportunities to enhance energy efficiency.
   • Recommending and implementing energy-saving initiatives, such as variable frequency drives and energy-efficient lighting.
   • Assessing the feasibility of renewable energy solutions, such as solar panels or wind turbines, to support sustainability goals.
   • Collaborating with the sustainability team to integrate electrical solutions that reduce the company's carbon footprint.
   • Monitoring and analysing energy usage data to track the effectiveness of implemented initiatives.
   • Providing reports and recommendations for continuous improvement in energy management practices.
2. Renewable Energy
   • Support the development and implementation of renewable energy projects, such as solar power systems, wind turbines, or biomass energy systems.
   • Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations for renewable energy installations.
   • Assist in conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for renewable energy projects.
   • Monitor and maintain renewable energy systems, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
   • Assist in the integration of renewable energy systems into existing electrical infrastructure.

3 - 5 years experience working as a B.Tech Electrical or Mechanical Engineer.

B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Own and evolve the backend platform architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
• Lead engineering design principles, architecture reviews, and platform scalability initiatives
• Integrate cutting-edge AI tooling into development processes for code, testing & CI/CD
• Mentor and grow a talented engineering team
• Drive backend performance, reliability, and security best practices

• 7+ years in backend development (PHP, Go, Python preferred)
• Deep experience with microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
• Strong leadership in software architecture, OOP principles and system design
• Passion for innovation, automation, and building resilient systems
• Experience with AI dev tools a big plus!
• South African citizen.

• Fully remote (with a strong team presence in Joburg and Cape Town)
• People-first culture : collaborative, fun, and supportive
• Solve real problems at scale with autonomy and purpose
• Competitive compensation, flexible work setup, and meaningful impact

VirtuHire Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Technical Lead to guide our client's engineering team in building a scalable, secure, and high-performance integration platform for restaurant reservation systems. In this role, you will set the technical vision, lead the team, and shape the architecture of our event-driven microservices platform. Your work will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams both within and outside the organization to ensure the delivery of robust and efficient solutions.

Our client is a technology-driven platform designed to make spontaneous bookings at restaurants and venues seamless. It connects individuals seeking last-minute reservations with businesses that have immediate availability, simplifying the process of finding open spots in real-time.

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Establish and enforce best practices in software design, testing, deployment, and system monitoring.
• Architect and oversee an event-driven microservices platform, ensuring efficient API design and integration.
• Optimize system performance, security, and reliability, ensuring compliance with standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR.
• Take a proactive approach to incident management, risk mitigation, and production stability.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, integrating modern solutions to enhance the platform's capabilities.
• Manage relationships with third-party integration partners, resolving API-related issues effectively.

• Proven experience in a Tech Lead role with a focus on event-driven architecture.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and growing engineering teams.
• Expertise in Kafka, AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB), and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in backend development using Java or Node.js, along with database technologies.
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps practices and cloud-native architecture principles.
• Experience designing scalable, real-time solutions that ensure data consistency across services.

• Experience with Stripe or other