Design Manager

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028523/HB

Date posted:

Friday, August 14, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in mineral processing projects and multidisciplinary engineering environments? This is an exciting opportunity to lead technical teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring engineering excellence from concept studies through to detailed design and project delivery. If you have a passion for leadership, technical integrity, and developing engineering talent, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

Lead and oversee multidisciplinary engineering, design, and draughting teams across a portfolio of projects
Manage and coordinate all technical aspects of engineering design activities to ensure successful project execution
Monitor project progress, resource utilization, and team performance to achieve delivery targets
Provide technical direction and support to engineering and design personnel
Review, approve, and guide engineering calculations, designs, and technical deliverables
Ensure all engineering activities comply with established procedures, design review processes, and change management requirements
Coordinate engineering resources to meet project schedules, deliverables, and budget requirements
Report on project progress and performance to project management and key stakeholders
Promote safety in design principles and maintain technical integrity throughout project execution
Support the growth and development of Engineers-in-Training through mentoring and coaching
Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and design functions

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 15 years' experience within mineral processing, mining, or related industries
Experience in gold processing projects will be advantageous
Extensive knowledge of engineering studies, project execution, and detailed design methodologies
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and design teams
Strong understanding of mine operations, project risks, and engineering best practices
Demonstrated ability to manage engineering deliverables within budget and schedule constraints

Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering qualification
Professional Registration with ECSA or an equivalent professional body is essential

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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