Head of Engineering and Projects

Recruiter:

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd)

Job Ref:

2402423914

Date posted:

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Description

Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Managing the engineering budget, allocating resources effectively, and optimizing resource utilization.

Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and partners.

Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of Engineers and Project managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Ensuring that all engineering activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.

Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering department, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.

Collaborating with other departments, such as product management, sales, and marketing, to align engineering efforts with overall business objectives.

Managing complex engineering projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.

Providing technical support to sales team in conducting site audits, system design, defining scope of work as well as costing for quotation and tenders.

Identify new products and solutions.

Managing budgets, allocating resources effectively, and optimizing resource utilization.

Qualification & Skills

B.Eng. Electrical Engineering Degree

Must have experience within the Power and Energy sector

Minimum 5 Years work experience with references

Abide by all Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Registered with ECSA to be able to sign off on engineering projects

Any other short Engineering courses in Medium voltage, Solar PV will be an advantage.

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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