Design Office Engineering Manager

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

The Role
As the Design Office Engineering Manager, you will be leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams responsible for the complete design of mineral processing plants. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive quality, efficiency, and innovation while remaining close to technical details.
This role suits an engineer who has already led teams or projects and is ready to grow into broader leadership.
Key Requirements

  • Qualifications
BSc or BEng in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering * ECSA Pr.Eng registration (essential)
  • Experience & Skills
1014 years experience in the mineral processing industry * Proven involvement in designing complete processing plants
  • Strong Tekla Structures experience (essential)
  • Prior team or design office management experience
  • Experience in fast-track EPC / EPCM environments
  • Innovative, practical, and solutions-driven mindset
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate the design office and engineering teams
  • Oversee plant layout, structural, mechanical, and process design integration
  • Ensure designs meet technical, safety, cost, and constructability requirements
  • Drive innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement
  • Manage design deliverables, schedules, and resources
  • Collaborate with projects, procurement, construction, and clients
  • Mentor and develop engineers and designers
Why This Opportunity?
  • Fast-moving, high-performance culture
  • Strong technical ownership and influence
  • Exposure to complex, high-impact mineral processing projects
  • Opportunity to drive innovation and smarter plant design
If youre an engineer with strong design leadership, Pr.Eng status, and the ambition to grow, this role offers an excellent platform to make a real impact.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1634117
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned