3,860 Senior Engineering Positions jobs in South Africa

Overview

We’re looking for a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead 2-3 high-performing teams of software engineers in developing, maintaining and evolving our product suite. Youll provide clarity on the WHY and WHAT, enabling your team to deliver software that drives direct business and customer impact. This role blends technical leadership, people management and process excellence.

• Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
• Department: Development Engineering
• Reports to: Engineering Executive
• Team Size: 10-20 engineers

• Lead and inspire: Motivate and mentor a total of 10-20 engineers to deliver high quality releases on time.
• Drive delivery: Translate business priorities into clear goals, unblock challenges and keep the team aligned on outcomes.
• Build processes: Implement and refine agile development practices, ensuring quality is baked into every release.
• Support products: Provide technical guidance and triage product support issues with professionalism and speed.
• Grow talent: Develop individuals through coaching, feedback and career planning, fostering a culture of ownership and learning.
• Partner cross-functionally: Collaborate with Product Owners, System Architects and stakeholders to align roadmaps and manage dependencies.

• Education: B.Eng / B.Sc. Computer Science (leadership/management qualifications a plus)
• Experience: 12+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Skills:
  • Strong background in software development & release processes
  • Proven ability to manage teams, projects and budgets
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and conflict-resolution skills
  • Knowledge of telecoms, networks and internet technologies is a strong advantage
• Attributes: Servant leader, empathetic, proactive, customer-focused and committed to delivery

Overview

Position: Engineering Manager

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Engineering Manager to join their team in Benoni, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the engineering department, ensuring the timely and successful completion of projects, managing a team of engineers, and implementing efficient engineering processes.

• Manage a team of engineers and technical staff, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Plan, organise and coordinate engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement engineering processes and standards to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with other departments, including production, quality control, and maintenance, to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, as well as support in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the engineering team, providing feedback and training as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements, and maintain a safe working environment for all staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (required)
• Proven experience in a similar role, with at least 5 years of experience in engineering management
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred

If you are a talented and dedicated Engineering Manager looking for a new challenge in Benoni, Gauteng, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Hire Resolve reviews applications daily, so please upload or email through your CV today!

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls or Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Overview

Job Overview : Were looking for a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead 2-3 high-performing teams of software engineers in developing, maintaining and evolving our product suite. Youll provide clarity on the WHY and WHAT, enabling your team to deliver software that drives direct business and customer impact. This role blends technical leadership, people management and process excellence.

Location : Stellenbosch, South Africa

Department : Development Engineering

Reports to : Engineering Executive

Team Size : 10-20 engineers

• Lead and inspire: Motivate and mentor a total of 10-20 engineers to deliver high quality releases on time.
• Drive delivery: Translate business priorities into clear goals, unblock challenges and keep the team aligned on outcomes.
• Build processes: Implement and refine agile development practices, ensuring quality is baked into every release.
• Support products: Provide technical guidance and triage product support issues with professionalism and speed.
• Grow talent: Develop individuals through coaching, feedback and career planning, fostering a culture of ownership and learning.
• Partner cross-functionally: Collaborate with Product Owners, System Architects and stakeholders to align roadmaps and manage dependencies.

• Education : B.Eng / B.Sc. Computer Science (leadership / management qualifications a plus)
• Experience : 12+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Skills : Strong background in software development & release processes
• Other : Proven ability to manage teams, projects and budgets
• Communication : Excellent communication, facilitation and conflict-resolution skills
• Knowledge : Knowledge of telecoms, networks and internet technologies is a strong advantage
• Attributes : Servant leader, empathetic, proactive, customer-focused and committed to delivery

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Firmware Engineering Manager
Location: Durban, South Africa
Job ID: 41306

Profile Summary:

As firmware engineering manager, you will be leading the software/firmware teams in the development of access control logic devices. You will interact with engineering teams, product/program management teams, and stakeholders to design, develop, and release production software/firmware.

HID is an Innovative High-Tech Security Company!

At HID you will work as part of a team to deliver high quality features and products to our customers. You will be involved in secure software development and have input on how best to achieve our goals.

At HID, as part of the Physical Access Control Systems business unit we produce cutting-edge security products. The PACS business is highly visible and one of our most significant portfolios within HID Global. The PACS products include smart cards, mobile access and identifications, software, services, and controllers for physical access control.

You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is the development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely,workproductivelyandtravelfreely. We are a high-tech software company headquarters in Austin,TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees.

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Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions.This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and lead the software/firmware engineering team
• Mentoring younger engineers
• Review product specifications and designs
• Involved in design and code reviews
• Promotes secure software development lifecycle (SSDL)
• Participate and contribute in planning events, workshops, and system demonstrations
• Drive and support continuous improvement and other agile practices
• Interface with partners/customers to understand their needs and requirements
• Interface with manufacturers on issues relating to manufacturing, testing, and production
• Work closely with other engineering and quality teams

Education and/or Experience

• Must possess a degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a minimum of 3+ years engineering experience, preferably engineering in electronics industry with experience managing a team.
• Experience managing remote individuals that may be located in different timezones and/or countries
• Embedded development experience, with a focus on ARM Linux operating systems
• Programming experience in C/C++, C#, Rust
• Web development (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful, JSON, XML, MQTT)
• Experience developing and deploying applications under Linux and Windows
• Experience with TCP/IP networking, transport layer protocols including TCP and UDP, and application layer protocols including HTTPS
• Experience with Agile methodologies. Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) desired
• Experience with Jira highly desired
• Good knowledge of version control strategies (git flow, git trunk)
• Experience with secure coding practices as well as cyber security
• Understanding on how to make code maintainable
• Knowledge of digital certificates
• Experience with project management

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employees work primarily in an office environment, within a well-ventilated area, and is exposed to moderate noise levels.

Work Requirements

• Travel and fieldwork including international travel may be required, therefore employees must possess or can acquire valid travel authorization.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes.If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation : You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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Overview

Engineering Manager, Enstra Plant, Gauteng

Job posting closing date: 1st October 2025, end of day

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

You will lead the multi-functional / dimensional Engineering and Project management Team within Enstra Plant, while ensuring at all times assets are managed, maintained and operated at world class standards in the areas of safety, quality and cost. You will be an active and integral member of the Facility management Team (FMT), providing input on strategic and tactical plans for the Plant.

• In this role, you will:
• Ensure assets are maintained in a “Safe to operate” condition at all times while promoting all aspects of safe working practices to meet all safety and housekeeping objectives of the plant.
• Ensure that all relevant statutory and legal requirements are adhered to.
• Develop and execute a world class maintenance strategy for the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and Civil, within the plant maintenance teams.
• Develop and implement best practice management, encompassing lean methodology in the areas of Capex, preventive maintenance and project management excellence in the area of systems and processes.
• Lead, plan and execute mill efficiency and plant capacity and improvement modification projects.
• Create an environment of continuous improvement through empowerment, education and training.
• Develop a sense of belonging by creating a workplace that encourages high involvement and maximises the capabilities of team and individuals.
• Focus on identifying potential leaders through KC Culture demonstration.
• KPIs:
• Safety: Drive a world class safety culture within the engineering functions, while driving a ZERO reportable injury frequency rate within the facility. Drive compliance to OSHAct and KC safety standards.
• Quality: ensuring quality targets are met as per objectives of the facility, by ensuring assets are maintained to the correct standard.
• Corporate ethics: Continually comply with all KCC, Regulatory & Control requirements, while always driving accountability and compliance within the Engineering team.
• Cost: Drive cost transformation programs within the engineering disciplines, while always driving teams to achieve facility objective of Total cost of manufacturing and conversion cost.

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

In this manufacturing role, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

• Minimum of a BsS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• GCC for Factories
• Professional engineer registration preferable but not compulsory.
• Excellent business acumen, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Change management skills and Excellent Leadership skills
• Minimum of 10 years previous Engineering / Project and Maintenance experience with 3 years in leadership.
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper Industry or FMCG environment

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see

As part of your Total Rewards package, you will be entitled to a comprehensive set of benefits. Some of these are listed below:

• Reward and recognition – to attract and retain the best talent we offer competitive pay. We reward excellence and high performance through annual performance related increases and employee recognition awards.
• Great support for good health – medical insurance with a 50% employer contribution and Gap cover.
• Planning for the future – Provident fund.
• Protection for you and your family in case of illness or injury – Life cover, disability insurance and Funeral benefit.
• Learning and growth – training with Study bursaries for external courses and School fee bursaries for children.
• Employee Wellbeing – Thrive program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – annual leave and parental leave policies.
• Other – discounted company products, subsidized canteen and uniforms at mill locations.

To Be Considered: Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. Please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print… This role will be part of Kimberly-Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.

We are an inclusive organization and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment is subject to relevant background checks carried out in South Africa.

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Primary Location: Enstra Mill

Additional Locations:

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Overview

Reference : NES -TSH-1

Are you a qualified Engineering Manager with deep experience in coal mining operations and a GCC Mines & Works certification

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the coal mining sector seeking an experienced and driven Engineering Manager to lead and manage engineering functions on a large operational coal mine.

• Lead engineering and maintenance functions to ensure safe reliable and cost-effective operation of mining equipment and infrastructure
• Implement and manage asset care strategies to ensure compliance availability and performance
• Ensure all engineering practices adhere to the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and related regulations
• Hold and manage legal appointments in terms of MHSA requirements
• Oversee capital projects plant upgrades and engineering interventions
• Control budgets reporting and performance metrics for the engineering function
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety asset performance and innovation

• BEng or BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Mines and Works (Mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years experience in a coal mining environment in a senior engineering or engineering management capacity
• Sound understanding of coal processing heavy mining equipment and statutory engineering compliance
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities

• Results-driven with a strong focus on safety and operational efficiency
• Effective communicator with project and stakeholder management skills
• Exposure to reliability engineering CMMS and ISO systems
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments

Apply now!

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1

This is a senior operations role for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead customised solutions, continuous improvement, and maintenance strategies within a complex environment. If you excel at optimisation, planning, and inspiring teams — this is your chance to drive efficiency and innovation.

About the Role

You’ll support operations at a strategic and daily level — overseeing planning, monitoring, plant optimisation, risk management, compliance, and disaster recovery. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team, manage contractors, and develop robust maintenance frameworks that meet SLA requirements and deliver measurable value.

What You’ll Do

Plan and monitor operations, maintenance, and long-range capital replacements

Drive continuous plant optimisation and energy management

Manage compliance, disaster recovery, and risk assessments

Develop improvement proposals for services, systems, and processes

Oversee material and spare part management to ensure efficiency

Conduct quality management audits and ensure service transparency

Manage subcontractors, statutory requirements, and site procedures

Lead and mentor teams, identify development needs, and build talent pipelines

Perform root cause analyses and implement performance improvements

What You Bring

BTech or BSc Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical) with sound commercial knowledge

Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) highly desirable

Minimum 5 years’ experience with similar systems in a production environment

Proven staff leadership and performance management skills

Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies, risk management, and SLA optimisation

High resilience, initiative, and results orientation

Good understanding of ISO 9001, OHSA, and environmental legislation

What Success Looks Like

High-performing plant operations and optimised equipment lifespan

Effective cost reduction and efficiency gains through innovation

Strong, compliant maintenance frameworks aligned to industry standards

A motivated, skilled team delivering continuous improvement

nCino offers exciting career opportunities for individuals who want to join the worldwide leader in cloud banking.

Manages a team of software engineers. Evaluates drafts of design for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Prepares and presents reports outlining the outcome of projects. Selects, develops, and evaluates project team to ensure efficient operations.

• Develops and implements roadmaps, resourcing, project scheduling and oversight, and process improvements for team and function
• Identifies gaps and sets technical strategy for the team
• Participates in cross-functional initiatives and leadership meetings
• Drives the evolution of engineering standards and practices across the department
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, identifying individual growth needs for engineers
• Accomplish results through professional employees by setting project timelines, priorities based on project objectives, and oversight of ongoing assignments
• Attract, select, and retain high-level talent through active participation in performance management and professional development of team members

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years of management experience or combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in more than one major programming language
• Deep understanding of the foundation of software engineering principles, including system design, architecture, and development practices
• Proven success in a fast-paced development environment, with a focus on improving development practices and processes to enhance team efficiency, collaboration, and code quality in a large-scale organization
• Proven success as a coach and mentor of technical staff
• Ability to motivate yourself and others, prioritize your own work, and adapt and thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience with Ruby on Rails, React, REST and an automation framework

• M3 Manager oversees M2, M1, P3, P2, P1 and S5 - S1 roles

Qualifications

• Minimum technical qualification of B.Eng Mechanical, Chemical or Control Systems Engineering degree.
• Engineers with 4 – 6 years’ experience, preferably with multi-discipline project or engineering exposure in the Chemical, Petrochemical and Energy industry.
• Registered with ECSA as a Pr. Eng, or at a minimum proof of Pr. Eng application submission to ECSA.
• Experience working on multi-discipline projects.
• Experience working, in a leading capacity, on Sasol EPC projects will be an advantage.
• Experience in typical contracting formats (NEC 3 preferred).
• Self-starter with good people skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Formal project management training / coursework / education will be an advantage.
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s license.

• Develop project execution plans in line with contract requirements.
• Identify and appoint all resources (including sub-contracted services) for each project.
• Ensure coordination of all resources and functions to meet contract obligations.
• Coordinate engineering functions.
• Procurement and commercial interfacing with proper contract management.
• Management and progress reports as requested.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Assisting with the advancement of business development.
• Engagement with existing and prospective clients to ensure continuity of work.