About the role

The Business Line Manager – Components needs to support the strategic direction, development, and delivery of advanced product/component solutions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring technical excellence, market relevance, and profitability across the product portfolio, aligned with the overall business strategy.

This role will work closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to shape product strategy, guide roadmap development, and strengthen business relationships in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronic, Mechanical, Systems, or related field)
• Extensive applied experience in engineering, product development, or technical environments

• Proven experience in product/component lifecycle management, product strategy input and roadmap development
• Demonstrated experience in market analysis and interpretation of customer requirements

Key Technical Skills

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking
  Ability to analyse market trends, customer requirements, and industry developments to inform strategy and drive competitive product positioning.
• Technical Product Insight
  Deep understanding of product/component technologies and capabilities to support decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
  Proven ability to align and influence Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Support to ensure cohesive execution of product strategies.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
  Capability to build and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and partnerships to support collaboration and strategic growth.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking
  Ability to analyse market trends, customer requirements, and industry developments to inform strategy and drive competitive product positioning.
• Technical Product Insight
  Deep understanding of product/component technologies and capabilities to support decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
  Proven ability to align and influence Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Support to ensure cohesive execution of product strategies.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
  Capability to build and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and partnerships to support collaboration and strategic growth.

Our recruitment values:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 08 May 2026. 

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.