BMW GROUP IS HIRING

BMW GROUP IS HIRING

Paint, Rosslyn

SPECIALIST: ROBOT ENGINEER

The Paint Robotics Specialist – Automation is a skilled technical responsible for the strategic oversight and advanced management of automated paint application systems within an automotive manufacturing environment. The specialist will spearhead complex troubleshooting, lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, and drive innovation to uphold stringent production standards and achieve ambitious throughput targets. 

What awaits you? 

• Provide expert technical mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of automation technicians and operators, fostering advanced skill development and operational mastery in robotic paint systems. 
• Architect, coordinate, and execute intricate production schedules that synchronize robotic operations with broader manufacturing workflows to maximize throughput and minimize cycle times. 
• Diagnose, analyse, and resolve sophisticated mechanical, electrical, and software faults within robotic paint systems to ensure optimal uptime and process reliability.
• Partner closely with engineering, quality assurance, and maintenance functions to implement system enhancements, recalibrate robotic parameters, and integrate emerging automation technologies.
• Enforce rigorous compliance with occupational safety, environmental regulations, and global quality standards specific to painting robotics and automated finishing processes. 
• Lead the deployment of lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks tailored to the complexities of robotic automation. 
• Strategically manage resource allocation encompassing advanced robotic equipment, tooling configurations, and specialized workforce competencies to optimize operational capacity. 

What should you bring along? 

• Engineering Degree (4 years) BTech, BEng or BSc /Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics).
• Minimum 8 years’ automotive industry experience. 
• Minimum 5 years Paint Robotic Experience. 
• SIEMENS S7 and TIA Experience Required.
• Paint Process and Defect Analysis experience Required – Minimum 8 Years.
• DURR Paint Robotic Electrical and Mechanical Experience required - Minimum 8 Years.
• Sound Technical Knowledge in Spray booth Systems - Paint Process and Surrounding equipment.
• Minimum 5 years’ technology-specific experience would be an advantage. 

Are you passionate about painting robotics and automation? Apply now! 

Note: Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications via other channels (esp. e-mail) cannot be considered. 

BMW Group SA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment, in line with the Employment Equity Act and our internal Employment Equity Plan. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including those from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act. 

Closing date: 27 October 2026.

Specialist: Robot Engineer

Legal entity: BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. 

Location: Rosslyn

Job field: Paint

Job ID: 198005

Vehicle Test/Analysis, Rosslyn

SPECIALIST: JUNIOR ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC PROCESS PLANNER

Functional Level: ELVI.

What awaits you?

• Collect, validate, and align requirements for components in new product line and motor projects; ensure agreement of T-requirements with the Development Department and the process integrator for all assigned processes and systems.
• Plan, optimize, and continuously improve commissioning and testing equipment and basic systems within the scope of responsibility; drive ongoing development of related plants, processes, and equipment.
• Lead the Production Capability assessment (Cpk) and manage the handover to production (HN); ensure timely delivery of Cpk results and readiness for production ramp-up.
• Guarantee on-time implementation and maintenance of process descriptions in the construction planning system (ZMD), including documentation for commissioning and testing equipment; oversee equipment availability and defect elimination within the process.
• Develop, specify, plan, implement, and document plant engineering and associated test knowledge to ensure robust and efficient processes per project assignment; standardize, pilot, and implement system technology and integrate it into the involved plants as required by the project.
• Plan, implement, and document the responsible test knowledge for current derivatives and new derivatives; support functional specialists and process integrators in defining, positioning, optimizing, and adapting test knowledge for derivatives and model-year measures; maintain assigned TVGs in alignment with Fachteam agreements.
• Actively participate in Fachteam activities, including network tasks and front-end/back-end responsibilities as needed; ensure test knowledge adjustments for current derivatives, maintaining accuracy and commonality across locations.

What should you bring along?

• B.Eng Electrical/Electronic Engineering or B.Tech Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering / Computer Systems Engineering .
• Strong IT-Knowledge/Background. 
• Minimum 1-3 years experience in quality and project steering in teams or in the motor industry required. 3-5 years experience would be advantageous. 
• Vehicle diagnostic experience.
• Electrical analysis, minimum 1-3 years.
• Knowledge of E/E automotive board net architecture and ECUs. Programming abilities will be advantageous.

BMW Group SA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment, in line with the Employment Equity Act and our internal Employment Equity Plan. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including those from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.

Closing Date:  26 October 2026.

Specialist: Junior Electrical/Electronic Process Planner

Legal entity: BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.

Location: Rosslyn

Job field: Vehicle Test/Analysis

Job ID: 188464

Industrial Health & Safety, Rosslyn

SPECIALIST: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

Our Occupational Safety team develops, implements and maintains the Occupational Safety Management System across BMW Group South Africa. In this specialist role, you will help ensure compliance with applicable legislation, ISO 45001 and BMW Group requirements while driving practical initiatives to reduce workplace risks and incidents.

What awaits you?

• You will develop, implement and maintain the Occupational Safety Management System in line with South African legislation, ISO 45001 and BMW Group requirements.
• You will drive occupational safety initiatives, targets and campaigns across Plant Rosslyn, VDC, NSC, RDC, NFS and the IT Hub to strengthen safety culture and reduce workplace risks and incidents.
• You will monitor legislative developments, maintain standards, procedures and system documentation, and communicate relevant changes to business stakeholders.
• You will manage Injury on Duty and reportable incident processes, conduct investigations and root-cause analyses, and ensure required internal and statutory reporting is completed.
• You will formulate and execute annual occupational safety audit plans, support certification and legal compliance audits, and verify that corrective actions are effective and sustainable.
• You will evaluate hazards and risks, assess proposed controls, manage hazardous chemical substance approvals, and support contractor and construction safety compliance.
• You will compile, analyse and publish occupational safety data, statistics, reports and management presentations within agreed timelines.
• You will develop and facilitate occupational safety training, represent BMW Group South Africa in relevant internal and external forums, and build effective relationships with leaders, employees, authorities and service providers.

What should you bring along?

• An academic qualification in Safety Management, supported by a recognised occupational safety qualification such as SAMTRAC, Modern SHEQ Management, SHEQMAN or SHEBA.
• Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and applicable regulations, together with practical experience in their interpretation and application.
• At least 10 years’ occupational safety management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience developing and implementing occupational health and safety standards, procedures and processes. Proven experience implementing and managing ISO 45001, ideally supported by Integrated Systems Auditor or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training.
• At least 5 years’ experience in hazard identification and risk assessment, incident investigation and root-cause analysis, compliance auditing, and knowledge transfer or training.
• Solid experience in hazardous chemical substance management, contractor management, change management and project management.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, communication and facilitation skills, including experience collaborating with middle and senior management and engaging statutory bodies.

You are passionate about building a strong safety culture, translating legislation and standards into practical controls, and partnering with the business to reduce harm? Apply now!

Note: Please apply exclusively online via our career portal. Applications via other channels (esp. e-mail) cannot be considered.

What we offer?

• A specialist role with enterprise-wide scope, supporting occupational safety compliance and risk reduction across BMW Group South Africa.
• The opportunity to work with management, production and support functions, statutory bodies, auditors and the wider BMW Group occupational safety network.

Start date: [01 November 2026]

Type of employment: unlimited

Contact:

HR Services / Recruitment TeamAt the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.Learn more here.

BMW Group SA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment, in line with the Employment Equity Act and our internal Employment Equity Plan. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including those from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.

Closing Date: 22 October 2026.

Specialist: Occupational Safety

Legal entity: BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.

Location: Rosslyn

Job field: Industrial Health & Safety

Job ID: 195536

Vehicle Test/Analysis

SPECIALIST: PHEV ANALYSIS ENGINEER

Team Description

Our Quality team plays a key role in ensuring the launch readiness and continued quality of vehicle customer and system functions. As a PHEV Analysis Engineer, you will work across local and global networks to analyse complex vehicle High Voltage / Plug-in Hybrid systems, validate technical solutions and ensure the required product quality throughout new product launches and series production.

What awaits you?

• You will be responsible for the validation, integration and launch viability of assigned Plug-in Hybrid customer and system functions, ensuring that quality requirements are achieved during new product launches and maintained in series production.
• You will conduct complex vehicle electrical systems analysis and testing, identify root causes of pre-series and series production defects, and drive the verification of effective technical solutions.
• You will plan, perform, document and evaluate vehicle intensive tests and launch viability tests, including the development and continuous improvement of relevant test and analysis methods.
• You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Development and other process partners locally and across the BMW Group network to resolve technical concerns and identify opportunities for product and process improvement.
• You will contribute to early-phase product development and launch readiness, representing relevant technical topics, evaluating launch suitability and escalating deviations where required.

What should you bring along?

• A B.Eng Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline; an Honours qualification or specialist automotive training would be advantageous.
• Min 3 to 4 years engineering experience within an automotive vehicle analysis, testing and/or validation environment, together with sound knowledge of vehicle assembly and E/E-related production processes.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality methods, E/E systems and components, fault diagnosis, root-cause analysis and relevant vehicle testing and analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, coupled with project management, decision-making and stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer:

• Employee development opportunities
• A dynamic and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate within an international BMW Group network.

BMW Group SA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment, in line with the Employment Equity Act and our internal Employment Equity Plan. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including those from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.

Closing Date: 22 October 2026.

Specialist: PHEV Analysis Engineer

Legal entity: BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.

Location: Pretoria

Job field: Vehicle Test/Analysis

Job ID: 195270