Engineering Manager : Automotive Solutions

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

What You Bring

BTech or BSc in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) with strong commercial acumen

Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) preferred

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar production or facilities management environment

Proven staff leadership, performance management, and quality assurance skills

Strong planning, problem-solving, and relationship-building ability

Excellent communication, client service focus, and high resilience under pressure

Solid MS Office and SAP proficiency; health & safety and environmental knowledge

What Success Looks Like

A smooth-running operation that exceeds client expectations through best-in-class maintenance strategies, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement — all driven by your proactive leadership and technical expertise.