Engineering Manager Recruitment South Africa
PMG recruits Engineering Managers across South Africa — leaders of plant engineering, maintenance and projects in manufacturing, mining and industrial operations, including candidates with GCC certification and GMR 2.1 appointments.
PMG Recruitment Services has been recruiting engineers in South Africa since 2008. We work nationally, approach experienced engineers who are not actively looking, and assess every candidate against the technical realities of your projects and sites — not just their CV.
What This Role Covers
Engineering Managers are typically responsible for:
- Leading engineering and maintenance teams
- Plant reliability, availability and asset care
- Capital projects and plant upgrades
- Engineering budgets and contractors
- Statutory and legal engineering accountability
- Engineering standards and safety
What We Assess
We assess the size of engineering teams and budgets led, reliability and project results, statutory appointments held, the equipment and processes managed, and leadership of engineers and artisans.
Engineering Manager Salary Benchmarks
Our 2026 South African Engineering Salary Guide puts experienced Engineering Managers at roughly R90k–R125k per month CTC and senior managers at R125k–R180k+. GCC and high-risk plant responsibility push packages higher.
Part of Our Engineering Recruitment Practice
This role is part of PMG’s Engineering Recruitment practice. For more senior roles, see Engineering & Technical Director recruitment.
Current Vacancies
Browse our current vacancies for open roles we’re recruiting for right now. If nothing matches today, submit your CV via the Candidate Portal and we’ll be in touch when a suitable role comes up.
How We Work
- We take a detailed brief on the role, the team and the business context — not just a job spec.
- We search and approach candidates, including those who are not actively looking, and assess them against that brief.
- We present a short, well-matched shortlist with context on each candidate.
- We support you through interviews, offer and start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit Engineering Managers with a GCC?
Yes, and we verify certification.
Do you recruit for mines as well as factories?
Yes.
Can you recruit an Engineering Manager confidentially?
Yes, where the current incumbent is still in role.
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