Job Description
Are you a Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, working with customers and making a real commercial impact?
Do you aspire to lead a manufacturing business one day?
Our client, a leading South African manufacturer, is looking for an ambitious engineer to join their Executive Development Programme.
This is far more than a traditional Technical Sales Engineer role. It is a structured career development opportunity designed to prepare high-potential engineers for future leadership positions, with exposure to engineering, manufacturing, production, commercial operations and business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop innovative engineering solutions to meet customer requirements.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
- Prepare technical proposals, quotations and tender submissions.
- Present technical solutions to customers.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Quality teams throughout project execution.
- Support business development by identifying new opportunities and growing strategic customer relationships.
- Provide engineering support during manufacturing and project delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.
Executive Development Programme
As part of your development, you will gain valuable exposure to:
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Planning
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Quality Management
- Project Management
- Financial & Commercial Management
- Business Strategy
- Executive Decision-Making
- Leadership Development
Minimum Requirements
- BEng or BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
- 2-8 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing, heavy engineering or fabrication environment.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
- Customer-facing experience with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness and a solutions-driven mindset.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally.
- Fluent in both Afrikaans and English.
The Ideal Candidate
You are someone who:
- Enjoys solving technical engineering challenges.
- Has the confidence to engage with customers and senior decision-makers.
- Is ambitious, driven and motivated to build a long-term career.
- Takes ownership and accountability.
- Thinks analytically and makes sound decisions.
- Is commercially minded and customer focused.
- Wants to understand every aspect of a manufacturing business.
- Has the leadership potential to progress into Operations Management or General Management.
What's on Offer
- A unique Executive Development Programme.
- Exposure to large-scale engineering and manufacturing projects.
- Structured mentoring and leadership development.
- Long-term career progression into senior operational and executive management.
- A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
- Competitive remuneration aligned with qualifications and experience.
If you're looking for more than just your next engineering role and want to build a long-term leadership career within a leading South African manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
