Design Office Manager

Job in Klerksdorp, 2571, South Africa

Listing for: MULTIFORM HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Pty) Ltd

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-30

Job specializations:

Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing / Production
Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Klerksdorp

We're seeking an experienced design leader with a passion for innovation, product development and manufacturing excellence. The successful candidate will combine strong technical capability with proven leadership experience and a practical understanding of heavy engineering and mineral processing equipment.

Required Qualifications

B.Eng.,

B.Tech. or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in mechanical design within mining, mineral processing, heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing.
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience leading a design office, engineering design team or drawing office.
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites when required.
Technical Skills

The Successful Candidate Shall Demonstrate Proficiency In Engineering Design

Heavy fabricated equipment design.
Mineral processing equipment design.
Plant layout development.
Structural steel detailing.
Mechanical design principles.
Sheet metal and platework design.
Piping design and routing.
Welding and fabrication practices.
Design for Manufacture (DFM).
Design for Assembly (DFA).
Design for Maintainability (DFMt).
Modular plant design.
CAD Systems

Advanced Proficiency In

Autodesk Inventor Professional.
Autodesk Vault Professional.
Autodesk AutoCAD.
Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong Understanding Of

Workshop fabrication processes.
Machining limitations.
Platework fabrication.
Structural fabrication.
Welding processes.
Surface treatment and painting.
Assembly practices.
Quality control.
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Engineering Documentation

Experience Preparing And Reviewing

General Arrangement Drawings.
Detail Drawings.
Assembly Drawings.
Manufacturing Drawings.
Plant Layouts.
Bills of Materials.
Mechanical Equipment Lists.
Drawing Registers.
Revision Control.
Technical Datasheets.
Manufacturing Data Packs.
Design Office Management

Demonstrated Experience With

Resource planning.
Drawing scheduling.
Design reviews.
CAD standards.
Autodesk Vault administration.
Document control.
Engineering workflows.
Design automation.
Standardisation.
Continuous improvement.
Leadership Competencies
Technical leadership.
Coaching and mentoring designers.
Performance management.
Effective communication.
Planning and organisation.
Decision making.
Problem solving.
Conflict resolution.
Cross-functional collaboration.
Stakeholder management.