Head of Mechanical Engineering — Hybrid Leader (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement contributions

Performance-based incentives

Leadership development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead advanced engineering initiatives in Pretoria, Gauteng. This hybrid leadership role combines strategic direction with hands-on design and mentoring of a engineering team to deliver complex mechanical systems.

You will set technical standards, oversee project lifecycles from concept to production, perform advanced analyses (FEA/CFD), ensure safety and quality compliance, and collaborate with senior management to align

Qualifications

• Evidence of leadership and mentoring of engineering teams.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering with leadership experience.
• Expertise in complex mechanical system design and validation.
• Cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers across projects.
• Oversee lifecycle from conceptualization through production.
• Set standards and best practices for the department.
• Perform advanced analyses (FEA/CFD) and thermal management.
• Align engineering efforts with business objectives with senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality systems.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA/CFD tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead advanced engineering initiatives in Pretoria, Gauteng. This hybrid leadership role combines strategic direction with hands-on design and mentoring of a engineering team to deliver complex mechanical systems.

You will set technical standards, oversee project lifecycles from concept to production, perform advanced analyses (FEA/CFD), ensure safety and quality compliance, and collaborate with senior management to align