Technology Lead

PetroMan SA; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PetroMan SA is looking for a Technology Team Lead to spearhead IoT solutions in Fuel Management and Telemetry systems. The role involves providing technical leadership, optimizing operations through innovative IoT practices, and mentoring a dedicated team. Candidates should have a robust background in IoT development and a strategic mindset to drive transformation across the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in IoT development, embedded systems, or cloud-based telemetry.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage project roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of RF communication protocols (LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE-M).

Responsibilities

• Guide, develop, and oversee IoT solutions for Fuel Management.
• Lead team coordination and strategic IoT implementation.
• Mentor IoT-focused development team.

Skills

IoT development

Embedded systems

Cloud connectivity

Data architecture

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or IoT-related fields

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Job Description

PetroMan SA is seeking an experienced Technology Team Lead to guide, develop, and oversee Internet of Things (IoT) based solutions for our Fuel Management and Telemetry systems. This leadership role focuses on team coordination, strategic IoT implementation, cloud connectivity, and secure data architectures to optimize telemetry-driven operations.

What You Can Expect at PetroMan SA?

• Leadership and strategic influence in a collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to drive the future of Fuel Management, Vehicle Telematics and Vehicle Efficiency across Africa and globally.
• A multidisciplinary, agile environment, fostering innovation and operational excellence.
• Hands-on technical leadership, overseeing high-impact IoT connectivity, telemetry, and cloud integration projects.
• A chance to mentor and grow an IoT-focused development team.

Requirements and Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or IoT-related fields.
• 10+ years of professional experience in IoT development, embedded systems, or cloud-based telemetry.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, managing project roadmaps, prioritization, and execution.

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Ability to manage and mentor an IoT-focused development team, ensuring best practices in system design and implementation.
• Experience in IoT solution deployment, with expertise in scalability, cost optimization, and efficiency improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, capable of aligning IoT projects with business objectives.

IoT Hardware & Connectivity Expertise

• Design and integration of IoT-enabled devices with cloud-based telemetry.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Deep understanding of RF communication protocols (LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE-M, Zigbee, S2-LP).
• Expertise in IoT security frameworks, covering encryption, authentication, and secure remote access.

Software & IoT Cloud Infrastructure

• Cloud-based IoT architecture leadership (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT).
• Proficiency in MQTT, RESTful APIs, and real-time data processing for connected devices.
• Experience in edge computing for remote operations, ensuring optimized performance and minimal latency.

Key Attributes We Are Looking For

• The Knack – An intuitive ability to design scalable systems, anticipate vulnerabilities, and implement resilient solutions for real-world applications.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to lead system architecture and drive innovation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, optimizing IoT connectivity, security, and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans.

About PetroMan SA

Founded in 1999, PetroMan South Africa is a leader in automated fuel management solutions, leveraging cutting-edge IoT and telemetry technologies. Our innovative approach ensures seamless integration, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics, reducing operational costs and enhancing fuel management efficiency across Africa.

If you are an experienced IoT engineer with leadership capabilities, eager to drive innovation and transform fuel management solutions, we want to hear from you.

Send your cover letter (one page) and CV to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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