Engineering Manager

Aeci Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Durban seeks an Engineering Manager to lead, plan, and manage the engineering function ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. This mid-senior level position requires expertise in project management and team leadership. Key responsibilities include overseeing capital projects, managing budgets, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to all statutory regulations. The ideal candidate should foster a culture of innovation and accountability within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and engineering standards.
• Proven track record in capital project oversight and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Implement engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
• Oversee projects, budgets, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Safety management

Project management

Capital budgeting

Technical excellence

Compliance knowledge

Job description

To lead, plan, and manage the engineering function to ensure that all plant, equipment, and systems are designed, maintained, and operated safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and company policies.

Required outputs : functional

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & fabrication).
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Define clear objectives, priorities, and development plans for team members.
• Develop and implement the engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
• Oversee capital projects, equipment upgrades, and plant modifications.
• Manage engineering budgets (capital and operational expenditure).
• Forecast resource requirements and manage contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs are in place.
• Drive equipment reliability and availability through data-driven performance monitoring.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective / preventive actions.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with statutory requirements (e.g., OHSA, General Machinery Regulations, Pressure Equipment Regulations).
• Manage risk assessments, safe work procedures, and engineering controls.
• Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications in accordance with standards.
• Ensure projects meet quality, cost, safety, and schedule targets.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and operations for project execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies that enhance operational performance.
• Liaise with operations, production, SHEQ, finance, and external regulators.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other departments.
• Represent the engineering function in audits, inspections, and management meetings.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing