9 Technical Leadership jobs in South Africa

Join one of South Africa’s leading insurance and wealth management providers as an Investment & Asset Management Technical Specialist. You will need to support specialists with responsibility for the provision of the full range of Technical Specialist services, including better and more insightful information, research, thought leadership, and enhancements to existing communication and educational material.

Support client-centric communication and engagement, working with specialists and product owners across the business to create, curate, and deliver correct, consistent messaging to clients and prospective clients.

Support effective teamwork and collaboration across the company’s business to deliver compelling client value propositions.

Work closely with the investment team and client channels team to ensure that we improve our communication to clients and enhance the client experience through presentations, written documents, articles, and thought leadership.

Support the curation and creation of quality content that empowers the successful delivery of our value proposition to grow and/or retain our client base.

Education and Experience:

• Degree qualifications in Finance or a related field in financial services. Marketing, Qualified Actuary, CFA Charterholder certification is considered desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience
• Marketing, communication, and sales experience in all areas of the investments and asset management industry preferable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills with the ability to explain and translate complex investment concepts into simple and intuitive communications. Obsessive about iteration, quality, clarity, details, & execution.

• Proven ability to be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to coordinate across many teams and perform decisively in a fast-moving environment.
• Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

• Overseeing and monitoring ongoing workflows to ensure efficiencies and relevance of Technical Specialist’s delivery to the business.

• Good technical understanding of asset management, investment markets, and numerous investment managers.
• Must have knowledge of the industry, particularly the products and services on offer and to which target audiences these products and services are offered.

• Demonstrate and foster the company’s values.
• Develop interpersonal skills.
• Foster a collegiate environment and encourage innovation and creative thought to differentiate us from peers.

• Time management. The role often requires performing multiple tasks/work for various parties simultaneously. The employee needs to manage expectations and delivery timelines.
• Changing environment – need to keep up to date and understand the impact on messaging and delivery to clients.
• Building and maintaining credibility and trust with both internal and external clients.
• Information gathering. Understand and scope content and marketing requirements. Assess existing content and collateral processes and revise them to promote the products and services of the business.
• Sound problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Deadline driven.

• Responsible & accountable.
• Resourceful problem solver.
• Effective Communication.
• Results-Orientated.
• Strong Business sense.
• Ability to interact with Clients and internal teams.
• Ability to distil and communicate complex information for internal and external clients.
• Ability to manage expectations.
• Self-management (planning, prioritising & time management).
• Visibility & impact (includes professionalism & executive disposition).
• Ability to persuade and influence.
• Customer Service Orientation/Client Focus (Internal and External).
• Teamwork.
• Excellent attitude, a willingness to always assist, a willingness to learn and progress.
• An enquiring mind, a friendly and collegiate demeanour.

• Deliver on annual Technical Specialist collateral plans comprising a mix of analytical reports, written reports, thought leadership pieces, and presentations to various internal and external clients, providing clients with confidence to select and adopt appropriate solutions and services.

• Develop Technical Specialist collateral into saving, investments, and retirement planning.
• Support the Technical Specialist team to develop how our products are positioned in the market and to communicate that positioning effectively in order to help enhance commerciality and client experience.

• Ability to translate complex investment and business-related concepts into simple and intuitive communications that are engaging for intermediaries and clients.

• Analyse the strategic requirement for promotional activities and plan the content promotions and campaigns accordingly. Consult the product specialists and other professionals to take their inputs while preparing these strategic deliverables.

Join one of South Africa’s leading insurance and wealth management providers as an Investment & Asset Management Technical Specialist. You will need to support specialists with responsibility for the provision of the full range of Technical Specialist services, including better and more insightful information, research, thought leadership, and enhancements to existing communication and educational material.

Support client-centric communication and engagement, working with specialists and product owners across the business to create, curate, and deliver correct, consistent messaging to clients and prospective clients.

Support effective teamwork and collaboration across the company’s business to deliver compelling client value propositions.

Work closely with the investment team and client channels team to ensure that we improve our communication to clients and enhance the client experience through presentations, written documents, articles, and thought leadership.

Support the curation and creation of quality content that empowers the successful delivery of our value proposition to grow and/or retain our client base.

Education and Experience:

• Degree qualifications in Finance or a related field in financial services. Marketing, Qualified Actuary, CFA Charterholder certification is considered desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience
• Marketing, communication, and sales experience in all areas of the investments and asset management industry preferable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills with the ability to explain and translate complex investment concepts into simple and intuitive communications. Obsessive about iteration, quality, clarity, details, & execution.

• Proven ability to be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to coordinate across many teams and perform decisively in a fast-moving environment.
• Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

• Overseeing and monitoring ongoing workflows to ensure efficiencies and relevance of Technical Specialist’s delivery to the business.

• Good technical understanding of asset management, investment markets, and numerous investment managers.
• Must have knowledge of the industry, particularly the products and services on offer and to which target audiences these products and services are offered.

• Demonstrate and foster the company’s values.
• Develop interpersonal skills.
• Foster a collegiate environment and encourage innovation and creative thought to differentiate us from peers.

• Time management. The role often requires performing multiple tasks/work for various parties simultaneously. The employee needs to manage expectations and delivery timelines.
• Changing environment – need to keep up to date and understand the impact on messaging and delivery to clients.
• Building and maintaining credibility and trust with both internal and external clients.
• Information gathering. Understand and scope content and marketing requirements. Assess existing content and collateral processes and revise them to promote the products and services of the business.
• Sound problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Deadline driven.

• Responsible & accountable.
• Resourceful problem solver.
• Effective Communication.
• Results-Orientated.
• Strong Business sense.
• Ability to interact with Clients and internal teams.
• Ability to distil and communicate complex information for internal and external clients.
• Ability to manage expectations.
• Self-management (planning, prioritising & time management).
• Visibility & impact (includes professionalism & executive disposition).
• Ability to persuade and influence.
• Customer Service Orientation/Client Focus (Internal and External).
• Teamwork.
• Excellent attitude, a willingness to always assist, a willingness to learn and progress.
• An enquiring mind, a friendly and collegiate demeanour.

• Deliver on annual Technical Specialist collateral plans comprising a mix of analytical reports, written reports, thought leadership pieces, and presentations to various internal and external clients, providing clients with confidence to select and adopt appropriate solutions and services.

• Develop Technical Specialist collateral into saving, investments, and retirement planning.
• Support the Technical Specialist team to develop how our products are positioned in the market and to communicate that positioning effectively in order to help enhance commerciality and client experience.

• Ability to translate complex investment and business-related concepts into simple and intuitive communications that are engaging for intermediaries and clients.

• Analyse the strategic requirement for promotional activities and plan the content promotions and campaigns accordingly. Consult the product specialists and other professionals to take their inputs while preparing these strategic deliverables.

Job Description

A large consulting company with offices across South Africa is seeking a Principal Technical Leader - Wastewater Design & Contract Management .

Minimum requirements:

• MSc Eng in Civil Engineering
• PrEng
• Pr CPM (advantageous)
• Minimum 15 years' experience in designing Water and Wastewater utilities and related technologies (e.g., water distribution, pump stations, pipelines) at Senior Management level
• Experience in a commercial environment with successful financial proposal preparation
• Strong technical and contracts management skills in Water Engineering to command respect from peers, senior engineers, reporting employees, and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Project management skills for planning, organizing, and controlling complex projects

Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical and project management of Water and Wastewater utility designs and related technologies at Senior Management level
• Engineering contracts management (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC)
• Project risk management
• Achieving net fee targets
• Ensuring profitability
• Planning and resourcing
• Managing WIP and AR
• Driving momentum in the business
• Increasing bid success rate
• Maintaining client satisfaction

Advert reference: uj_001788

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 7 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

The Technical Manager’s portfolio is responsible for the planning, installation and maintenance of electrical and air-conditioning systems, including electrical reticulation, earthing, cabling, transformers, adherence to policies and safety regulations related to HVAC systems, electrical and mechanical, and the review and implementation of maintenance strategies, planning and managing maintenance projects related to electrical and mechanical areas. Furthermore, the Technical Manager is responsible for the management of the maintenance budget within the department, customer care services, staff and equipment.

Responsibilities:

1. Prioritise and manage daily maintenance programs
2. Maintaining specialised installations in explosive areas, high tension (HT) 11 KVA and domestic installations
3. Formulate and implement electrical and mechanical maintenance strategies and procedures
4. Benchmarking of standards and operating procedures
5. Enforce 48 hours turnaround time strategy Re: maintenance/service requests
6. Effect all purchases/procurement requirements
7. Submit monthly reports to the Maintenance Manager
8. Manage contractors in terms of SLA’s agreements and specifications
9. Design electrical panel and circuit (drawing of Bill of Quantities)
10. Planning and Quality Control on emergency and Priority systems
11. Accountable for safety legislation compliance
12. Compile and update risk register and institute corrective actions
13. Replace worn out asset/tools
14. Vehicle inspections and keep records
15. Manage projects requirements within scope, quality, standards and budget
16. Manage plant standards according to legislation
17. Plan and implement disaster recovery plans for the section
18. Compile operational and capital budgets, manage expenditure and correct deviations
19. Accurate record keeping of all financial expenditure
20. Manage customer requests and complaints and escalate those you are unable to attend within 48 hours
21. Constantly provide customers with progress report on projects and tasks dealing with their concerns
22. Manage staff leave and keep records
23. Develop and implement staff succession plans and keep records
24. Training of subordinates and keep records
25. Supply of PPE and keep records
26. Record asset/tools register and keep records
27. Introduce and implement attendance register and keep records
28. Manage staff performance
29. Ensure practices that safeguard safety

Minimum Requirements:

1. Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering
2. Master or Installation Electrician is essential
3. At least three to five years’ proven experience in maintenance
4. At least three to five years' proven management experience
5. A valid driver’s license

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

1. Ability to plan, control, organise and lead
2. Computer literate in the MS Office suite (Word and Excel)
3. Ability to negotiate, manage conflict and solve problems
4. Ability to mentor, train, coach subordinates
5. Interpersonal skills
6. Stress and conflict handling skills
7. Problem solving skills
8. Time management
9. Technical skills

Recommendations:

1. Good knowledge of the University’s Oracle system
2. Knowledge of CMMS (Preferably Archibus)

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dintwe Appie (Line Manager) on Tel: (

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Nozuko Mazibuko (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO .

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/ or email

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

POSITION INFO :

Location : Bryanston, Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Contract : 6 month project starting asap / 1 July 2025

Overview :

A leading digital consulting and delivery company is seeking an experienced Technical Team Lead to guide a team of Azure Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and BI Developers. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end Azure data solutions, ensuring delivery excellence, governance, and innovation across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Architect scalable data platforms using Azure Databricks (Spark), Azure SQL Database, and Synapse.
• Design and govern semantic models and datasets in Power BI, including workspace access and dataset governance.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of data engineers, scientists, and BI developers.
• Manage task allocation, sprint planning, code reviews, and ensure timely delivery.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.

Development & Delivery

• Develop and manage complex ADF pipelines with mapping data flows and custom activities.
• Write and optimize T-SQL for stored procedures, transformations, views, and performance.
• Build scalable Databricks notebooks (PySpark / Scala) for large-scale processing.
• Design and deploy Power BI dashboards, reports, and implement row-level security (RLS).

Quality & Governance

• Enforce code quality and maintain CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Implement data validation, monitoring, and alerting via Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Gather and translate business requirements into scalable, technical data solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud architects and security / network teams on infrastructure alignment.
• Deliver demos, status reports, and maintain solution documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in data engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership or architecture role.
• Expert in Azure Data Factory: pipelines, data flows, triggers, and runtimes.
• Advanced SQL skills, including query tuning and indexing in Azure SQL DB and Synapse.
• Proficient in Azure Databricks (PySpark / Scala) and Delta Lake.
• Experience with CI / CD tools and branching strategies (Azure DevOps, Git).
• Solid understanding of data warehousing (star schema, normalization, CDM).
• Familiarity with Azure security: RBAC, AD integration, managed identities.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics or dedicated SQL pools.
• Knowledge of Data Lake Gen2, ADLS, and formats like Parquet and Avro.
• Experience with Databricks Delta, Unity Catalog, or Lakehouse architecture.
• Programming experience with Python, Scala, or .NET for ADF custom activities.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Data Associate, Solutions Architect).

Ideal candidates will combine strong technical leadership with deep expertise in Azure data platforms and a passion for building high-performance, enterprise-grade solutions.

Advert reference: uj_001788

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 7 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

The Technical Manager’s portfolio is responsible for the planning, installation and maintenance of electrical and air-conditioning systems, including electrical reticulation, earthing, cabling, transformers, adherence to policies and safety regulations related to HVAC systems, electrical and mechanical, and the review and implementation of maintenance strategies, planning and managing maintenance projects related to electrical and mechanical areas. Furthermore, the Technical Manager is responsible for the management of the maintenance budget within the department, customer care services, staff and equipment.

Responsibilities:

1. Prioritise and manage daily maintenance programs
2. Maintaining specialised installations in explosive areas, high tension (HT) 11 KVA and domestic installations
3. Formulate and implement electrical and mechanical maintenance strategies and procedures
4. Benchmarking of standards and operating procedures
5. Enforce 48 hours turnaround time strategy Re: maintenance/service requests
6. Effect all purchases/procurement requirements
7. Submit monthly reports to the Maintenance Manager
8. Manage contractors in terms of SLA’s agreements and specifications
9. Design electrical panel and circuit (drawing of Bill of Quantities)
10. Planning and Quality Control on emergency and Priority systems
11. Accountable for safety legislation compliance
12. Compile and update risk register and institute corrective actions
13. Replace worn out asset/tools
14. Vehicle inspections and keep records
15. Manage projects requirements within scope, quality, standards and budget
16. Manage plant standards according to legislation
17. Plan and implement disaster recovery plans for the section
18. Compile operational and capital budgets, manage expenditure and correct deviations
19. Accurate record keeping of all financial expenditure
20. Manage customer requests and complaints and escalate those you are unable to attend within 48 hours
21. Constantly provide customers with progress report on projects and tasks dealing with their concerns
22. Manage staff leave and keep records
23. Develop and implement staff succession plans and keep records
24. Training of subordinates and keep records
25. Supply of PPE and keep records
26. Record asset/tools register and keep records
27. Introduce and implement attendance register and keep records
28. Manage staff performance
29. Ensure practices that safeguard safety

Minimum Requirements:

1. Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering
2. Master or Installation Electrician is essential
3. At least three to five years’ proven experience in maintenance
4. At least three to five years' proven management experience
5. A valid driver’s license

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

1. Ability to plan, control, organise and lead
2. Computer literate in the MS Office suite (Word and Excel)
3. Ability to negotiate, manage conflict and solve problems
4. Ability to mentor, train, coach subordinates
5. Interpersonal skills
6. Stress and conflict handling skills
7. Problem solving skills
8. Time management
9. Technical skills

Recommendations:

1. Good knowledge of the University’s Oracle system
2. Knowledge of CMMS (Preferably Archibus)

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dintwe Appie (Line Manager) on Tel: (

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Nozuko Mazibuko (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO .

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/ or email

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Advert reference: uj_001753

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 24 January 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Soweto Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

To assist in the planning and scheduling of installation, care, and repair of facilities and equipment. Ensures that facilities, layout, and machinery used operate to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment.

• Assists in planning and scheduling of installation, care, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Performs routine facility and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Assist in monitoring and repair of facilities systems and technical devices directly supporting test and building operation.
• Assists with general office work related to the work request system.
• Participates in preventative maintenance, troubleshoots, dismantles, repairs, and reassembles complex equipment.
• Maintains appropriate service and repair records.
• Duties also include creating detailed technical specifications and documentation.
• Develop and configure workstations based on the requirement.
• Performs routine daily inspections of assigned buildings and spaces.
• Follows the Facilities Work Request System.
• Completes all documentation for work performed, in a timely manner.
• Oversees and performs the duties associated with events, including executing the set-up plan in a timely manner, breakdowns are completed on schedule with spaces returned to normal state.

• Audit and maintain spare parts inventory and manage documentation around instruments.
• Assist and serve as backup to other Facilities employees.
• Respond to emergency call-ins.
• Serve in the rotation of weekend on-call personnel.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Provide customer service and information on different maintenance activities.

• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in hazardous waste management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulatory standards and instrumentation work.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Grade 12 (NQF 4).
• Three (3) to five (5) years' of job experience in a Facilities/Manufacturing environment.
• Certificate in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, or Windows-based operating environment.

• Motivated team player with desire to share creative solutions and clinical simulation best practice.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good technical background.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Willingness to undergo further skills training.
• Willingness to work overtime and do standby as and when required.
• Pneumatic experience.

Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr Phuti Morudu on Tel: (

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Nozuko Mazibuko (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.