Technical Engineering Manager: Locomotives & Heavy Equipment

Johannesburg, South Africa Posted on 07/05/2026

On behalf of our client, Engineered Sourcing is seeking a highly experienced Technical Engineering Manager to lead engineering strategy, maintenance innovation, and asset optimisation of a locomotive fleet and yellow equipment across South Africa. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the COO, responsible for shaping the future of engineering capability through innovation, reliability improvement, and advanced maintenance practices.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead technical engineering strategy for locomotives and mobile plant; provide executive level reporting and strategic input.
• Fleet Optimisation: Drive refurbishment, repowering, and upgrade programmes to ensure maximum fleet availability, reliability, and performance.
• Operations Management: Oversee maintenance operations across multiple sites and manage budgets, suppliers, and spare parts strategy.
• Technical Authority: Act as the technical authority on engineering standards and design; ensure compliance with RSR, SANS, and OEM standards.
• Innovation : Implement data-driven maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing technical team focused on safety and accountability.

• Education: Grade 12 with a Red Seal Artisan qualification (Diesel Electrical / Mechanical / Electrical).
• Heavy Industry Experience: Minimum 12+ years' experience in heavy engineering, rail, or logistics.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 5 years of management experience in a technical environment.
• Technical Focus: Proven experience in locomotive maintenance and strong exposure to yellow equipment / mobile plant.
• Logistics: Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel nationally.

• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering.
• GCC (Government Certificate of Competency).
• Experience with engineering innovation, repowering, or alternative energy systems.