VP Engineering | Global Industrial Electrification & Energy Solutions Location: Durban, South Africa + International travel Venogy Talent is supporting a growing international engineering business that delivers complex energy efficiency, electrification and operational performance solutions across heavy industry. Following significant growth and international expansion, the business is seeking a senior engineering leader to help shape the next phase of its global engineering capability. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced engineering executive to influence strategy, strengthen technical governance, and build scalable engineering structures across multiple regions. The Opportunity Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will provide technical leadership across a broad portfolio of industrial projects, supporting engineering teams operating throughout Europe, North America and Africa. Key responsibilities include: Leading engineering standards, governance and technical excellence across the business Building engineering capability, resource planning processes and succession strategies Supporting the growth of multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple regions Providing technical guidance across industrial electrical, automation and process optimisation projects Working closely with clients, technology partners, OEMs and delivery teams Driving continuous improvement, quality, reliability and operational performance Contributing to wider business strategy, growth initiatives and executive decision making About You We are keen to speak with engineering leaders who combine strong technical credibility with the ability to build and lead high‑performing teams. You are likely to offer: 15+ years of engineering experience within industrial, manufacturing, energy or infrastructure environments Strong electrical and automation engineering expertise Experience leading engineering teams across multiple locations or regions Exposure to industrial systems, controls, power, automation or electrification technologies Experience working alongside OEMs, EPCs, system integrators or industrial end‑users A track record of improving engineering structure, governance and delivery performance Commercial awareness and confidence operating at executive level This role offers significant influence within a growing international organisation operating at the intersection of industrial performance, energy efficiency and operational decarbonisation. For engineering leaders who enjoy building teams, improving capability and solving complex industrial challenges, this presents a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of a global business. #J-18808-Ljbffr