Engineering Leader — Traffic Systems & AI-Driven RMS

Syntell (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Engineering Development Manager to lead teams designing and operating traffic signal systems. The ideal candidate has 8-12 years of experience in embedded systems and proven people management skills. This role requires managing various stakeholders and ensuring robust product releases while addressing unique challenges in the South African context.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in embedded/industrial/transport systems plus cloud-connected backends.
• 3–5+ years managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in integrating third-party systems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and operation of modern traffic signal controllers.
• Coordinate stakeholders and ensure coherent architectures.
• Deliver predictable releases across controllers and systems.

Skills

People management

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

System integration

Real-time constraints

Education

B.Eng (Electrical & Electronic)

M.Eng / MSc.Eng

Tools

Linux

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

A technology company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Engineering Development Manager to lead teams designing and operating traffic signal systems. The ideal candidate has 8-12 years of experience in embedded systems and proven people management skills. This role requires managing various stakeholders and ensuring robust product releases while addressing unique challenges in the South African context.