Engineering Manager
OFO No: 132104
Other names for Engineering Manager:
- Bankable Feasibility Study Manager
- Engineering Maintenance Manager
- Engineering Manager (Mining)
What is an Engineering Manager?
An Engineering Manager is in charge of the design & construction of large engineering or process plants.
What does an Engineering Manager do?
- liaises with senior people on the construction
- plans and co-ordinates the control of construction
- works out time frames
- oversees quotations
- manages budgets
- monitors production outputs and quality control
- writes reports
Are you . . . ?
- interested in engineering and construction?
- a team player?
- detail orientated?
- a person who can see the ‘big picture’?
- focused?
- a problem solver?
- a motivator?
- interested in quality control?
How do I become an Engineering Manager?
PATH 1
- Complete a degree in an Engineering field.
- Collect relevant workplace experience to improve your problem solving skill set.
PATH 2
- Complete a degree in Business Management, Commerce, or a post-graduate degree in Engineering
- Collect relevant workplace experience to improve your problem solving skill set.
PATH 3
- Complete a Bachelor of Technology degree (from a university of technology) or Bachelor of Science, Commerce or Engineering.
- Complete a Post-graduate diploma in Engineering Management from University of Cape Town
- Collect relevant workplace experience to improve your problem solving skill set.
PATH 4
A relevant qualification (see list above)
Complete Honours in Engineering Management from:
- Durban University of Technology
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
- Vaal University of Technology
Collect relevant workplace experience to improve your problem solving skill set.
PATH 5
A relevant qualification (see list above)
Complete a Masters in Engineering Management from:
- Durban University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Cape Town
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Stellenbosch
- Vaal University of Technology
Collect relevant workplace experience to improve your problem solving skill set.
TRAINING:
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OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Millwright … or … Electrical Engineer
Is becoming an Engineering Manager the right choice for me?
