Head of Global Engineering Services (m/f/d)
- Johannesburg
DEHN is growing.
Join DEHN — Build One Global Engineering Team.
To further strengthen our global Engineering Services organization, we are looking for an Engineering Services Manager in South Africa.
In this role, you will lead and develop our South African Engineering Services team while contributing to the growth and continuous improvement of our global engineering capabilities. Working closely with colleagues in Germany, India and other countries, you will help deliver high-quality engineering services that support our sales organizations, customers, and strategic initiatives worldwide.
Work location: South Africa
Your tasks.
- Provide disciplinary and functional leadership for the South African Engineering Services team
- Drive employee development, coaching, and succession planning
- Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and prioritization of activities
- Ensure high quality and efficient delivery of engineering services
- Support sales organizations with technical customer projects and engineering expertise
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across engineering teams in South Africa, Germany, and India
- Contribute to the development and standardization of global engineering processes, tools, and best practices
- Ensure effective project execution and adherence to quality standards
- Support the implementation of the global Engineering Services strategy
Your experiences and competencies.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
- At least 2 years of experience in engineering, technical consulting, or a related field
- Previous leadership experience is an advantage
- Strong communication and people leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively across cultures and international teams
- High level of ownership, initiative, and customer orientation
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
Our offer.
- A dynamic, modern and international work environment that makes it a great place to work.
- A culture of open communication and collaboration, where everyone is encouraged to contribute their ideas to the company`s success.
- Varied and engaging responsibilities within a strong and supportive team.
- Comprehensive onboarding and rapid integration into your new role.
- A corporate culture driven by passion and guided by strong values - Adding value with passion.
- The opportunity to lead and develop a highly capable engineering team
- Close collaboration with international colleagues and subject matter experts
- Significant influence on the future development of our global Engineering Services organization
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth
- Being part of an international family owned company
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your expression of interest together with a short statement outlining your motivation for the role.
About DEHN SE
We are a leading, international family-owned company based in Neumarkt, Germany. We offer solutions and services in the fields of lightning protection, surge protection and safety equipment. Our comprehensive portfolio addresses the megatrends of our time, including electric mobility renewables, and the protection of critical infrastructure.
With over 2,500 employees worldwide, DEHN generated revenue of around 465 million euros in the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This constant growth, alongside more than 115 years of experience, is based on the highest quality standards and a consistent orientation towards customers and markets worldwide.
- Anja Tschaffler
- Head of HR Business Units
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