Company classification: Research and Development Industry in: Engineering - Mechanical | Mechatronic Highest formal qualification and other: Masters Masters Discipline: Engineering Management Years of experience range: e. 11 to 15 years (d. 6 to 10 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 1.35 mil - 1.5 mil, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: English, Sesotho, Zulu Gender: Male Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions nationally (in my country).

Contribution Compass Profile: Cultivator

Activating: 19.85 Inspiring: 20.22 Sustaining: 26.97 Refining: 32.96

The Cultivator is one of the eight natural energy profiles identified by the online profiling tool Contribution Compass that Enshrine Placements have incorporated into their recruitment process to help improve employee engagement. Putting the right profiles together means deliberately structuring your team to function at its optimum.
In this video we address some questions to demonstrate how a Cultivator can leverage the most value for your team.

Online Interview Questionnaire

Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

To provide strategic and operational leadership to the Engineering Department by overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for product design, development, R&D, and configuration management. The position ensures that engineering outputs comply with international standards (ISO 9001), align with manufacturing capabilities, and support business growth objectives. It also involves implementing engineering governance, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing processes across the product lifecycle to enhance quality, innovation, and time-to-market performance.

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

Engineering Governance & Processes – Effective design control, PLM, and change management systems to ensure quality and compliance.

Team Performance & Collaboration – High-performing multidisciplinary teams with clear accountability and communication.

R&D and Innovation – Continuous improvement and product innovation through structured research and development.

Cross-Functional Integration – Strong coordination with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to align design with production capability.

Project & Resource Management – Efficient use of time, budget, and resources to meet project timelines and strategic goals.

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

I’m a results-driven engineering leader and pastor who is passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and developing people. I combine strong technical expertise with strategic vision and a deep sense of purpose to lead teams, create high-quality products, and inspire others to reach their potential. My faith and leadership values guide me to use engineering and ministry as tools to empower people, create value, and drive positive, sustainable change in both industry and community.

Ideal business title:

Engineering Manager

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the engineering function to align with business growth and innovation goals.

Oversee product design, R&D, and industrialization to ensure quality, compliance, and technical excellence.

Implement effective engineering governance, PLM systems, and ISO-aligned quality processes.

Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams to build capability and drive performance.

Manage budgets, resources, and projects to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration from design to production.

Skill area of competence:

Strong leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving departmental performance.

Expertise in product design, development, and modular engineering for manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Proven ability in FEA, structural and thermal analysis, and product reliability optimization.

Skilled in engineering governance, PLM systems, and ISO 9001 quality compliance.

Strategic project, budget, and resource management to ensure on-time, within-cost delivery.

Passionate about mentoring, people development, and ethical leadership as both an engineer and pastor.

Career summary:

1 year Diamond: Mining Equipment
2 year Platinum: Mining Equipment
13 years Heavy Equipment Design: Defence

What do you absolutely love doing:

I love leading engineering teams to turn ideas into practical, high-quality products. Solving complex technical challenges, improving processes, and mentoring engineers to reach their potential truly motivate me. I enjoy seeing innovation translate into real value for the business and its customers.

Ideal company (culture and values):

I want to work for a company that values engineering excellence, innovation, and integrity — where technical expertise is supported by strong leadership and a clear strategic vision. The ideal organization should foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, encouraging teams to challenge existing solutions and develop high-quality, sustainable products.

I value a workplace that promotes transparency, empowerment, and professional growth, where people are trusted to make decisions, supported in developing their skills, and recognized for their contributions.

Most importantly, I’m drawn to a company that combines customer focus with innovation, ensuring that engineering solutions not only meet technical requirements but also deliver real value to the market and society.

If you are looking for a Engineering Manager, then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.

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