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
Global Design & Engineering Executive - Cape Town
Salary Expectation: R800 000 – R1.5 million annually
Candidate Reference: CLGDEE
Global Design & Engineering Executive | Architecture, Infrastructure & Mega-Project Delivery Strategic, commercially driven Design & Engineering Executive with over 25 years of international experience leading high-performance teams and delivering complex, multi-billion-dollar projects across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Recognized for building and scaling design and engineering businesses, He operates at the intersection of design excellence, technical governance, and commercial performance. He has a proven track record of transforming underperforming divisions into profitable, market-leading operations, while embedding world-class QAQC systems, digital delivery platforms, and scalable operating models. Most recently serving in a senior leadership role at one of the world’s most ambitious giga-projects, he is responsible for defining and enforcing architectural standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding design integrity across large-scale, multi-stakeholder developments. He acts as a key interface between government entities, global consultancies, and delivery teams, ensuring alignment between design vision, technical execution, and financial outcomes
Open to opportunities in the Middle East
Technical Sales Engineer - Gauteng
B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineer and ECSA-registered Candidate Engineer with strong commercial acumen in power and industrial solutions.
Currently a Sales Engineer at a power company providing energy solutions, driving revenue through sales of engines, generators, and aftermarket solutions.
Proven track record in key account management, pipeline development, and contract sales, supported by SAP CRM and Salesforce expertise.
Technically strong with advanced capabilities in mechanical design, simulation, and data-driven problem solving (SolidWorks, Abaqus, FEA tools).
Commercially driven with experience in cold calling, market intelligence, forecasting, and delivering tailored energy solutions.
Ambitious, customer-focused professional seeking growth into senior sales or leadership roles while consistently exceeding targets under pressure.
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.
Reach out to us via email executive@armstrongappointments.com for further information, or call us on:
- Durban Office: 031 566 4257
- Johannesburg Office: 011 440 7117
- Cape Town Office: 021 794 7475
- International Tel: 0027 87630 0325