Description:
Engineering Manager: Automotive Solutions
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Type: Permanent | Middle Management
Lead maintenance excellence. Drive operational performance.
This is a pivotal opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader with strong technical and people management skills to optimise operations and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.
About the Role
You’ll support the Operations Executive and manage customised solutions for a leading automotive client. You’ll oversee daily operations, long-term maintenance planning, energy management, risk assessments, quality management, and continuous optimisation of plant performance — ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, service level agreements, and client expectations.
What You’ll Do
Oversee operations and maintenance planning, daily monitoring, and capital replacement initiatives
Develop and implement disaster recovery and energy saving concepts
Optimise plant performance, materials, and spare parts management
Consult and build strong relationships with the client’s FM team
Ensure compliance with statutory, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, and environmental requirements
Drive internal audits, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and job specifications
Lead and develop your operations team, performance reviews, and talent retention
Champion a maintenance engineering approach that adds value through innovation and cost reduction
Produce accurate reports, manage budgets, and align with service agreements