Director of Engineering - Hybrid Tech Leadership

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and shape our engineering functions in Randburg, Gauteng. The role balances strategic oversight with hands-on leadership across software and hardware development, R&D, and security.

You will drive roadmaps, guide teams, and ensure delivery against ambitious product goals. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in engineering leadership, proven budget management, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in engineering leadership with large, complex projects.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for all engineering activities (software, hardware, R&D).
• Build, mentor high-performing teams and foster collaboration and excellence.
• Oversee product development lifecycle from concept to deployment.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Software development

System architecture

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Budget/financial planning

Communication

Strategic thinking

People management

Education

Master's degree or PhD in CS/EE

Tools

Agile

Scrum

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and shape our engineering functions in Randburg, Gauteng. The role balances strategic oversight with hands-on leadership across software and hardware development, R&D, and security.

You will drive roadmaps, guide teams, and ensure delivery against ambitious product goals. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in engineering leadership, proven budget management, and strong communication.