Engineering Recruitment in South Africa

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E-mail us at executive@armstrongappointments.com if you would like to view one of the following resumes or discuss your recruitment needs with an executive recruitment consultant.
Armstrong Appointments is a leading South African recruitment agency that specialises in Executive, Specialist Skill appointments and Headhunting services across a wide range of commerce and industry sectors.
Leading South African Recruitment Agency
At Armstrong Appointments, we pride ourselves on understanding the unique needs of our candidates and matching them with the perfect role and opportunity. In addition to sourcing high-quality talent, we work hard to find experienced and reliable employees with relevant experience for our clients who come to us looking for a recruitment solution.
Email us at executive@armstrongappointments.com if you would like to view one of the following resumes or discuss your recruitment needs with an executive recruitment consultant.
As we receive hundreds of resumes and inquiries meaning that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to reply to everyone or promise that we will be able to place candidates. We encourage candidates to apply for the jobs suited to them to be in with the best chance of being placed.
What roles exist in the Engineering Industry?
There are many different industries you can work in when it comes to engineering:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Aerospace & Defense Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
At an executive level, the following roles exist:
- Design Engineer
- Project Engineer / Construction Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Technical Sales Engineer
Mechanical Design Draughtsman-Gauteng
Salary expectation is in the region of R400,000.00 P/A plus – Candidate Reference (DO1)
Experienced Mechanical Design Draughtsman with a history of working in the Mining and Metals industry and has over six years of industry experience. The candidate has a National Certificate in Draughting and an N5 Mechanical Engineering qualification. The candidate has been exposed to multiple engineering disciplines and projects of various deliverable s as well as experience in small to medium design, manufacturing and re design of gearboxes. The candidate has a strong understanding and knowledge of Solid Edge, Inventor and AutoCAD and is proficient in MS Office.
Senior Electrical Engineer – Gauteng
Salary expectation: R1 mil neg – Candidate Reference (RU5)
AA candidate – Registered Professional Engineer with MSc in Electrical Engineering. Over 10 years’ experience in design, managing, monitoring and commissioning of electrical engineering projects in building services, power reticulation, medium voltage networks, generators and substations, distribution and transmission networks and solar PV systems. Over 7 years as Research Engineer and 2 as Chief Engineer.
Senior Contracts Manager – Gauteng
Salary Expectation: R1,4 mil neg – Candidate Reference (RU6)
Outstanding AA Candidate with BSc QS(Hons), MSc in Project Management and approximately 12 years’ experience, mainly in Design, Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction. Has been a Senior Contracts Manager for the past four years. Would like to explore more senior roles in Contract Management, Commercial Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Principle Consultant – Gauteng
Salary expectations: R1,3mil pa Candidate Reference RU 10
BSc Electrical Engineering (PrEng) and BCom Financial Management. Over 8 years’ experience as a Lead Engineer, Consultant and Project Developer to the Energy and Utility sector. Diverse public and private sector experience with a managed portfolio in excess of R 10 billion of national infrastructure.
Engineering Recruitment FAQs
Armstrong Appointments is involved in extensive networking and headhunting to ensure that our clients are presented with highly skilled candidates and that our candidates are given the best possible job opportunities.
Examining market trends and analysis, engineering careers are in high demand. Some specific roles are in high demand, especially those in skilled sectors.
There are various engineering roles in demand. Roles in civil and structural engineering are in high demand, particularly due to ongoing infrastructure projects. Other in-demand engineering fields include electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineering.
According to market research, executive salaries in South Africa vary significantly based on experience, industry, and specific role. The average salary for an engineer in South Africa is around R 537,000 per year, or R 275 per hour.

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