Engineering Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Professional development

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our technical teams in a hybrid role, balancing remote leadership with in-office collaboration to advance product development and engineering excellence.

You will manage engineering projects, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery of high-quality software or hardware products, driving best practices and continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in engineering with 3+ years in leadership
• Experience managing software or hardware development projects end-to-end
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum and engineering best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering; master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers in a high-performance environment.
• Oversee engineering projects from design through deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product management and design to define requirements.
• Ensure best practices in software/hardware development, testing, and architecture.
• Drive innovation and manage engineering budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Software/hardware development

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced and innovative Engineering Manager to lead their technical teams in Polokwane . This hybrid role requires a balance of remote leadership and in-office collaboration to drive product development and engineering excellence. You will be responsible for managing engineering projects, mentoring a team of skilled engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software or products. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software or hardware engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Oversee the entire engineering project lifecycle, from design and development to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and other departments to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, code quality, testing, and system architecture.
• Drive technical innovation, identify opportunities for process improvements, and manage engineering budgets effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience managing software or hardware development projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and engineering best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.