889 Senior Systems Engineer jobs in South Africa

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team based in Sandton, JHB Hybrid.

To provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing; testing; tuning; optimising; diagnosing problems; repairing; upgrading and maintaining both externally and internally supplied hardware and systems software (i.e. operating systems; data management products; office automation products; embedded systems); and other utility enabling software and related equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in the Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes; systems and policies and support implementation of new processes; policies and systems.
• Enable recommendations of system hardware and software tuning through gathering of performance statistics from the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) platforms.
• Mitigate risks in the event of system hardware or software failure by collecting critical information, adhering to agreed procedures and executing standard fixes.
• Identify problems by investigating potential and actual service problems; escalate and/ or apply standard fixes.
• Support technology decisions by maintaining awareness of existing and emerging software and hardware solutions.
• Support the business process needs of the organization by performing a variety of technical tasks in the diagnosis; repair; maintenance and installation of computers and/or related equipment.
• Ensure compliance to relevant standards and policies by preparing and maintaining operational documentation for relevant system software products.
• Solve problems by independently addressing incidents of a standard nature.
• Ensure smooth workflow by participating in Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures.
• Ensure all work tasks are completed through adherence to organisational process.
• Ensure the correct and effective use of system hardware and software by implementing and advising on systems development and service delivery staff on policies; procedures and standards.
• Ensure smooth workflow in obtaining required service by liaison with vendors and repair personnel.
• Ensure client needs are met by participating in client progress reports.
• Ensure customer needs are met by facilitating sign-off of designs by relevant stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters; websites and attending sessions.
• Understand and embrace the vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced, and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.
• Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge sharing knowledge with team.
• Monitor system efficiency against published service level agreements (SLA) through collection of performance data.
• Ensure operational cost reduction by ensuring overtime and time are captured correctly and timeously.
• Ensure due dates for report delivery are met by running reports that support team decisions.

Non-negotiable skillset and experience in Red hat Linux administration:

1.) Between 3-5 years' experience working on Linux.

2.) Preferable to have exposure to:

3.) ZVM Systems

4.) Red hat Linux

5.) Satellite

6.) VMware

7.) Azure

8.) AWS

9.) Chef

Location: Cape Town (hybrid, 2 office days per week) Experience: 3-5+ years

Design, build, and operate the core infrastructure across on-prem and cloud

Ensure security, reliability, and scalability of all systems supporting our e-commerce platform

Automate workflows with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code principles

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications, networks, and infrastructure

Own incident response, root-cause analysis, and post-mortems

Hybrid in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (2 days in-office)

LekkeSlaap is South Africa's leading accommodation booking app known for its user-friendliness, exceptional customer experience, and extensive local accommodation options. Owned by Tripco, a travel technology company based in Cape Town, LekkeSlaap is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high standards in travel technology.

• Own design, implementation, and enhancement of on-prem and cloud infrastructure
• Maintain high system availability, optimize latency, and ensure resilient networking
• Safeguard systems via secrets management, access control, and container hardening
• Provide observability through logging, metrics, tracing, and alerts
• Drive CI/CD automation and consistent deployment workflows
• Build internal tooling and self-service frameworks for engineering teams
• Champion operational best practices: SLOs, error budgets, chaos testing, disaster recovery.

• 3–5+ years of experience in systems, infrastructure, or reliability engineering
• Strong Linux administration skills and production Docker experience
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, GCP/Azure acceptable)
• Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, HTTP, TLS, reverse proxies, load balancing)
• Security-focused mindset with experience in secrets management and system hardening
• Confident in incident management and problem-solving under pressure
• Strong process orientation, documentation habits, and discipline
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with at least two in-office days per week.

• Experience with HashiCorp stack (Nomad, Consul, Vault)
• Familiarity with PHP, Python, C++, or Rust workloads
• Observability tools (Datadog, Grafana, Loki, Sentry)
• E-commerce or travel sector experience

• Hybrid work setup (2 days in our office based in the beautiful Cape Town V&A Waterfront) – parking included
• Flexible start times
• Free lunch on in-office days
• Discovery Medical Aid contributions & Vitality Health subscription.
• Retirement Annuity fund contribution
• Flexible leave policy with 20 days of annual leave
• Get a half-day off every month (which adds up to 6 extra days)
• Digital nomad month (work from anywhere)
• Showers on site
• Travel vouchers and discounts
• High-end laptops and workstation setup for both in-office and home
• Team budget for learning, online courses, and developer conferences
• Regular team events and more

Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and leading innovative system

designs from concept to qualification? We are looking for a dynamic Systems Engineer to join our

high-performance team. This role is essential in ensuring system-level design excellence, technical

integrity, and the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions for our cutting-edge technologies.

This position is based at Hensoldt Radar, Retreat, in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.

Job Purpose:

As a Systems Engineer, you will be the design authority responsible for the functional and operational

performance of key systems across their full lifecycle. This includes system definition, architecture,

technical leadership, integration, verification, and validation. You will also provide technical

management support to project teams, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder

engagement.

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer, Electronic, or Mechatronics preferred)

Experience in applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies on large

projects is highly advantageous

Level Of Experience May Vary Depending On Seniority Required
PMP, PRINCE2, or related certifications would be a plus

Familiarity with defence and military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.)

Key Technical Skills
Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and multidisciplinary engineering design principles

Proficient in engineering processes, lifecycle management, and review gates

Experience with systems architecture, requirements analysis, configuration item definition, and

trade-off studies

Competence in embedded software and hardware integration

Hands-on understanding of system verification, validation, testing, and acceptance with clients

Ability to define, own, and maintain comprehensive system data packs

Knowledge of tools and methods used in FMECA, reliability engineering, EMI/EMC

compliance, and environmental testing

Effective use of system engineering tools and documentation management

Key Responsibilities:
System Definition & Design
Define system architecture, technical specifications, and configuration items

Drive the requirements engineering process and manage baselines

Perform functional design, simulation, prototyping, and trade-off studies

Develop interface documents, specification hierarchies, and reliability programmes

System Verification & Validation
Plan and oversee system integration and performance testing

Coordinate with clients on acceptance testing and ensure compliance with system

specifications

Maintain validation traceability and documentation

Technical & Project Management Support
Support Project Managers in defining WBS, technical plans, and internal work contracting

Serve as the technical lead during integration and provide guidance to engineering teams

Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and project risks

Act as the technical interface with customers and external suppliers

Quality & Configuration Management
Serve as "Owner" of system requirements and system data packs

Manage change control, baseline integrity, and system safety documentation

Facilitate internal audits and ensure alignment with configuration management protocols

What We Offer:
HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline:
11 September 2025

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Requisition ID: 1882

Location:
Cape Town, ZA

Company: HENSOLDT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and leading innovative system

designs from concept to qualification? We are looking for a dynamic Systems Engineer to join our

high-performance team. This role is essential in ensuring system-level design excellence, technical

integrity, and the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions for our cutting-edge technologies.

This position is based at Hensoldt Radar, Retreat, in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.

Job Purpose:

As a Systems Engineer, you will be the design authority responsible for the functional and operational

performance of key systems across their full lifecycle. This includes system definition, architecture,

technical leadership, integration, verification, and validation. You will also provide technical

management support to project teams, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder

engagement.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer, Electronic, or Mechatronics preferred)

Experience in applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies on large

projects is highly advantageous

Level of experience may vary depending on seniority required

PMP, PRINCE2, or related certifications would be a plus

Familiarity with defence and military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.)

Key Technical Skills

Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and multidisciplinary engineering design principles

Proficient in engineering processes, lifecycle management, and review gates

Experience with systems architecture, requirements analysis, configuration item definition, and

trade-off studies

Competence in embedded software and hardware integration

Hands-on understanding of system verification, validation, testing, and acceptance with clients

Ability to define, own, and maintain comprehensive system data packs

Knowledge of tools and methods used in FMECA, reliability engineering, EMI/EMC

compliance, and environmental testing

Effective use of system engineering tools and documentation management

Key Responsibilities:

System Definition & Design

Define system architecture, technical specifications, and configuration items

Drive the requirements engineering process and manage baselines

Perform functional design, simulation, prototyping, and trade-off studies

Develop interface documents, specification hierarchies, and reliability programmes

System Verification & Validation

Plan and oversee system integration and performance testing

Coordinate with clients on acceptance testing and ensure compliance with system

specifications

Maintain validation traceability and documentation

Technical & Project Management Support

Support Project Managers in defining WBS, technical plans, and internal work contracting

Serve as the technical lead during integration and provide guidance to engineering teams

Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and project risks

Act as the technical interface with customers and external suppliers

Quality & Configuration Management

Serve as "Owner" of system requirements and system data packs

Manage change control, baseline integrity, and system safety documentation

Facilitate internal audits and ensure alignment with configuration management protocols

What We Offer:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 11 September 2025

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Become our next pioneer. Apply now and become part of the HENSOLDT team

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.

Job Segment: Systems Engineer, Testing, Project Manager, Quality Engineer, Risk Management, Engineering, Technology, Finance

Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing was founded in 1989 and is a leading global manufacturer of custom and semi-custom power and sailing catamarans. The company is based in the Port of Cape Town.

Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing offers great long-term career prospects for committed employees.

Job Profile:

Reporting to the Lead Designer of the Project, The Systems Engineer will be Designing & Detailing of all systems (Mechanical and Electrical) for new products.

Duties and Responsibilities: Engineering and Design

· Design all systems and systems components to meet the manufacturers guidelines, functional requirements, and certification standards, ensuring suitability for manufacture, serviceability and that designs are within cost parameters.

· Create CAD Models (2D & 3D) & complete calculations for the design, specification of systems components and equipment for new product design or engineering change requests.

· Complete costing analyses and material forecasts for prototype development

· Research new parts or materials to evaluate viability as required for new product development or ECR projects, including cost comparisons to existing equivalents and providing materials forecasts to the logistics department, as required for the implementation of long-lead-time items.

· Prepare and ensure the BOM Specification is always correct and updated.

· Complete critical quality checks during new part prototyping or ECR implementation on all moulds, parts and installations related to drawings which were allocated to the incumbent.

· Full understanding on all system related designs, to name a few:

o Engine Installations

o Steering Installations

o Gas Installations

o Electrical / Digital switching Installation

o Airconditioning Installation

o Generator Installation

o Plumbing Installation

o Electronic Installation

Supporting Functions:

· Support the Logistics & Stores Departments with BOM queries, workstation allocation, general explanation of part usage and explanations on expected part or material usage on new products whenever a risk of shortfalls or obsolescence may exist.

· Support Warranty by providing technical feedback relating to warranty claims.

· Support Commissioning by answering any technical or BOM related queries and performing quality checks during the implementation of new products or engineering changes.

· Support Technical Purchasing by answering any technical queries.

· Support Project Management by providing constant feedback on the status of work for new projects. This includes, but is not limited to drawings, CNC files, BOM packs, and quality checks.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Ideal: BTech/B-degree (NQF Level 7) Engineering or related field.

· Experience: 3 years design experience in boat building industry, plus engineering degree (or relevant boat/yacht design qualification).

· Thorough understanding of design for manufacturing and build sequence.

Competencies:

· Proven work experience within the marine electronics industry.

· Familiarity with industry standards and certification requirements.

· Working knowledge of AutoCAD and a basic knowledge of Catia/Solidworks/Rhino.

· A Good knowledge of MS Office Programs.

· Computer skills – MS Office, Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project.

· Self-disciplined to research and investigate new technologies and passion for yachting.

· Good problem solving and analytical skills.

· Ability to work in a team.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Good organisational and communication skills.

· Ability to systematically troubleshoot and problem solve.

· Self-Motivated.

· Ability to work under pressure and keep to strict deadlines.

· Ability to read and draft electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics

· A Basic knowledge of plumbing systems, mechanical systems, electronic systems, air-conditioning and ventilation systems (preferably in the marine/boat industry).

New Design Implementation and Support:

· Understand new design/project scope and identify possible process improvement and optimisation initiative, as well as means of implementation.

· Discuss new design/project with design department and relevant manufacturing support functions.

· Bill of Material support and allocation sequencing

· Identify possible risks involved with project relating to safety, time and quality.

· Implement action plan for prototype build, for example: build methodologies, sequencing of assembly together with parts delivery.

· Actively support the introduction of the build progress & provide feedback to design team and project management on any changes.

· Identify possible process improvement and optimisation initiative, as well as means of implementation.

· Review and update risks involved with project/design relating to safety, time and quality based on prototype in collaboration with project team.

· Work with design and manufacturing departments to correct build issues and mitigate risks identified.

· Set up a deliverables and immediate actions list for the roll out of design onto the production line, based on the prototype build.

· Provide general assistance and guidance to manufacturing line to ensure successful introduction of new models.

Requirements

· Proven track record in the Boat Building industry (5yrs+)

· Good verbal and written communication

· Effective business writing to report standard.

· Problem solving abilities.

· Excellent leadership.

· Excellent Interpersonal attributes.

· Advanced Microsoft applications (especially Excel).

· Expert knowledge of boat building activities.

· Full understanding of cross-functional interfaces with, and deliverables engineering, procurement – materials & sub-contracts, estimating, cost management, construction & commissioning, safety, quality, finance/accounting, and document controls.

SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE AND COMMESURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

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Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Work Location: In person

We've got a position available for a systems engineer.

Company: Porcupine Union

Job Purpose:

The IT Operations Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and improving the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes managing servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms. Be part of a team that ensures system availability, performance, and security across our IT landscape

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, maintain, and support Windows and/or Linux-based systems (on-prem and cloud)
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Office 365
• Maintain and support virtualization platforms VMware
• Assist with patch management, system updates, and configuration changes
• Manage cloud infrastructure components (Azure, AWS) including virtual machines, backups, and storage
• Ensure systems are compliant with security policies and best practices
• Respond to and resolve incidents and service requests within SLAs
• Monthly operations reports
• Participate in the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects
• Perform daily system health checks and proactive monitoring
• Collaborate with developers, service desk, and 3rd party vendors

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in IT systems engineer/administration or operations
• Strong understanding of Windows Server administration (2019/2022)
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Azure services
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery technologies e.g., Veeam, Zerto, Redstor
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like PRTG, Site24x7 and Nagios
• Understanding of ITIL-based processes and change management

Preferred Qualifications:

• IT Diploma or equivalent
• Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, MCSA, MS-900)
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools e.g., Terraform is beneficial
• Experience with identity management and single sign-on (SSO) integrations

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation or after-hours work when needed

Should you not receive any feedback within ten (10) working days after the closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful

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Principal Systems Engineer

King George, VA 22485 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Non-Manager

Bachelor's Degree

Secret

TMC Technologies has recently been awarded a 5-year contract providing subject matter expertise, systems engineering, software development, and test & evaluation to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Warfare Systems Engineering and Integration (V) Department.

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team. While remote work is possible, all personnel will initially work on-site in the Dahlgren area until performance is established with the customer. Relocation assistance can be provided where applicable.

A SECRET (or higher) security clearance is required.

• Secret (or higher) security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• 15+ years of experience in:
• Development of DoDAF products and other architectural representations for Track Management and link functions.
• Specialized experience in Navy and USMC combat systems such as AEGIS, SSDS, DDG-1000, and LCS.
• Architecting and developing Navy and USMC combat systems including mission and capabilities definition, operational requirements, testing, and deployment.
• Defining and developing capability requirement documents, system engineering plans, system requirements, design documents, and interface specifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Whether you're interested in your next role or want to join our network, we’d love to hear from you!

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Location

King George, VA 22485 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required: Secret

TMC Technologies has been awarded a 5-year contract providing subject matter expertise, systems engineering, software development, and test & evaluation to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Warfare Systems Engineering and Integration (V) Department.

We seek a Lead Systems Engineer for this opportunity. Initially, all personnel will work on-site in Dahlgren until performance is established with the customer. Remote work may be considered later. Relocation assistance is available.

A SECRET (or higher) security clearance is required.

• Secret (or higher) security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• 12+ years of experience in:
• Development of DoDAF products and architectural representations of Track Management and link functions
• Experience with Navy and USMC combat systems such as AEGIS, SSDS, DDG-1000, and LCS
• Architecting and developing Navy and USMC combat systems, including operational requirements and testing
• Defining and developing system and interface design documents

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

If you're interested in this role or want to connect with us, we'd love to hear from you!