Chief Engineer Cape Town

My client is seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial-minded Chief Engineer to lead their Engineering & Technical Department.

This is not a 9-to-5 job—it requires commitment, flexibility, and overtime when needed to ensure operational success.

If you plan to study part-time, this role is not for you—it requires full dedication.

This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as more than just a job. They want someone who aspires to take over and grow the business, making it more successful than it has ever been.

The position comes with profit-sharing and share buy-in options, offering long-term financial and leadership rewards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical & Engineering Oversight
   • Lead and oversee all technical operations within the company.
   • Ensure high-quality project execution within budget and time constraints.
   • Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and project costings.
   • Implement best practices and innovations to drive efficiency.
2. Project Management & Client Engagement
   • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
   • Act as the key technical representative in client meetings and negotiations.
   • Address and resolve client defects or concerns quickly and effectively.
   • Support the marketing team with technical input for client proposals.
3. Workforce & Equipment Management
   • Ensure optimal workforce productivity and effective resource allocation.
   • Oversee equipment maintenance and performance to minimize downtime.
   • Implement preventative maintenance strategies for long-term reliability.
4. Leadership & Business Management
   • Lead and mentor a team of 40-50 personnel, fostering accountability and excellence.
   • Develop and enforce engineering policies, procedures, and safety standards.
   • Work closely with the CEO to align technical strategies with business goals.
   • Ensure accurate and timely reporting on KPIs, budgets, and project performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should possess the following qualities:

• A high level of attention to detail.
• Strong planning, multitasking, and project management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent leadership, team motivation abilities, and strong people skills.
• Good business financial management skills.
• A strong background in Mechanical Engineering, preferably in manufacturing or utilities.
• Good strategic thinking abilities.
• A strong sense of urgency, proactiveness, and decisiveness without being reckless.
• The ability to drive progress efficiently.
• Commitment for the long haul – someone who ideally wants to buy into the business and be a part of it, rather than just working for a salary.

This role is not for someone seeking a large salary from day one. They want a leader who is willing to prove their value by running the business efficiently and profitably. This is an opportunity to earn far more through dividends and profit-sharing, while also ensuring that the entire workforce earns above industry-standard wages.