Job Description: Engineering Manager A company in Cape Town is looking for an Engineering Manager . Requirements: Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical and Mechatronics). A proven track record of ten years in Product development and Project Management. 10 years of experience in automation and machine-building engineering roles. 5+ years of experience in managing and leading people. Foster and empower a high-performing, collaborative engineering team to drive innovation and achieve strategic goals. Excellent interpersonal skills that enable them to communicate and build relationships at all levels of the business and work well as part of a team. A strong technical background with In-depth knowledge of automation tools, machine-building technologies, and methodologies. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly for both technical and non-technical teams. Actively listen to understand, and provide timely, constructive feedback to empower your team. Exceptional planning and organizing skills. Assertive to push back constructively and lead others to achieve successful outcomes for projects. Key Deliverables for the role: To lead and build the engineering team to: Pursue the identification, testing and understanding of new technologies. Match well-understood technologies to opportunities identified within the business. Plan, execute and sustain the implementation of technology solutions within the business. Develop strategic technical partnerships with technology providers. Provide subject matter expertise to support other business functions on technical issues (e.g. Maintenance, NPD, CI, IT, etc). Negotiate project priorities&timelines to ensure successful delivery of projects. Motivate and inspire the team to think outside the box, nurturing a culture of continuous innovation and creativity. #J-18808-Ljbffr