South Africa's Premier B2B Marketplace for Engineering
The ONLY platform combining ecommerce, CRM, procurement, tender management, invoicing & inventory - built exclusively for South African engineering firms and consultants.
Full Ecommerce Platform
List engineering products & services with flexible pricing
Integrated CRM + Procurement
Manage clients, contractors & quotes in one place
Tender & RFP Listings
Access 3,500+ monthly engineering opportunities
Invoice & Project Tracking
Automated invoicing & milestone billing
✓ Win More Contracts ✓ SEO / AEO AI suggests your business ✓ Setup in 24 hours
Live Marketplace Statistics
Companies actively sourcing engineering services
Tenders, RFPs & project opportunities monthly
Total engineering project value processed monthly
Verified engineering consultancies & contractors
ECSA registered professionals • Verified credentials • CIPC compliant
Everything You Need to Grow Your Engineering Business
Stop juggling multiple systems. ManufacturingEzyFind combines ecommerce, CRM, procurement, tender management, invoicing and project tracking into one powerful platform for engineering firms.
Engineering Services Marketplace
Showcase your engineering expertise. List consulting services, design work, project management, and technical solutions with detailed capabilities.
- Unlimited service listings
- Project portfolio & case studies
- Professional credentials display
- Request quote or fixed pricing options
- ECSA registration verification
Integrated CRM System
Manage all client relationships, track project pipelines, and automate follow-ups. Know exactly where every engineering opportunity stands.
- Complete client database & history
- Project pipeline & opportunity tracking
- Automated email & SMS campaigns
- Proposal generation & follow-up reminders
- Client-specific rate cards & contracts
Subcontractor Management
Build your network of trusted subcontractors. Track performance, manage contracts, and source specialized skills when needed.
- Subcontractor database & ratings
- Request for quotes from network
- Contract & NDA management
- Performance tracking & reviews
- Compliance & certification tracking
Tender & RFP Management
Access 3,500+ monthly engineering opportunities. Find projects matching your expertise with automated alerts and streamlined bid submission.
- 3,500+ monthly engineering tenders
- Filter by discipline & project size
- Automated alerts for matching projects
- Bid templates & proposal library
- Win rate analytics & insights
Invoice & Billing System
Professional invoicing built for engineering projects. Support for milestone billing, retainers, time-based rates, and SARS compliance.
- Milestone & progress billing
- Time & materials invoicing
- Retainer & recurring billing
- Payment tracking & reminders
- SARS-compliant VAT invoices
Project & Resource Tracking
Track project progress, allocate resources, and monitor budgets. Keep every engineering project on time and on budget.
- Project timeline & milestone tracking
- Resource allocation & capacity planning
- Budget tracking & cost control
- Time tracking & utilization reports
- Client reporting & dashboards
Why Integration Matters for Engineering Firms
Stop wasting billable hours on admin. When your CRM, proposals, invoicing, and project tracking work together, you can focus on engineering excellence.
Save 12+ Billable Hours Weekly
No more copying data between systems. Proposals automatically generate invoices, time entries sync to billing, clients update in CRM.
Win 35% More Contracts
Respond to tenders faster with templates. Track every opportunity. Analyze what wins and refine your approach.
Complete Project Visibility
See the full picture: project status, resource utilization, budget vs actual, and profitability - all in real-time dashboards.
Engineering firms using integrated platforms grow revenue 48% faster than those using disconnected tools.
See Platform DemoList Engineering Services Your Way
Unlike other platforms, we give YOU complete control. List WITH rates, WITHOUT rates, or mix and match. Offer fixed fees, hourly rates, or request quotes - all on the same platform.
List WITH Rates
Perfect for standard consulting rates, fixed-fee services, and recurring work. Clients see pricing upfront and can engage directly.
Best For:
Pro Tip: Show tiered rates based on engagement type (Senior Engineer: R1,800/hr, Project Lead: R2,500/hr)
List WITHOUT Rates
Ideal for complex projects, bespoke engineering solutions, or when pricing varies by scope. Generate qualified leads and quote based on requirements.
Best For:
Pro Tip: Add "Request Proposal" button - leads go straight to your CRM with full project brief
Three Ways to Engage on Every Listing
Fixed Fee
Set project-based pricing for defined scope. Clients know exactly what they'll pay.
- Clear deliverables & pricing
- Milestone-based payments
- Scope change management
Examples: Site surveys, design packages, audits
Time & Materials
Bill based on hours worked plus expenses. Flexible for evolving project needs.
- Hourly/daily rate cards
- Time tracking integration
- Expense pass-through
Examples: Consulting, project support, troubleshooting
Request Proposal
Clients submit project briefs, you respond with tailored proposals and pricing.
- Capture detailed requirements
- Custom proposal generation
- Competitive bidding support
Examples: EPC projects, turnkey solutions, large contracts
Real-World Engineering Pricing Examples
Mechanical Engineering Consultancy
WITH RATESStrategy: Lists consulting services with hourly rates by engineer level
Junior Engineer
R950/hr
0-5 years experience
Senior Engineer
R1,650/hr
5-15 years experience
Principal Engineer
R2,400/hr
15+ years experience
Civil Engineering Design Firm
WITHOUT RATESStrategy: Showcases portfolio of structural designs, clients request proposals
Listing includes: Project types (bridges, buildings, infrastructure), certifications, past projects
CTA: "Submit Project Brief" - qualified leads go to CRM with 92% response within 48 hours
Electrical Engineering Services
FIXED FEEStrategy: Lists standard services with fixed pricing for defined scope
Electrical Audit
R18,500
Up to 500m² facility
CoC Certification
R8,500
Residential/Commercial
Load Study
R12,000
Full electrical analysis
Process Engineering Project
PROPOSALClient posts RFP: "Process optimization for chemical manufacturing plant in Durban"
Project scope: Process flow analysis, efficiency improvements, implementation support
Result: 8 qualified engineering firms submit proposals ranging R450k - R1.2M
✓ Client achieved 23% efficiency improvement with winning proposal
Access 3,500+ Monthly Engineering Opportunities
South Africa's largest engineering tender platform. Find projects matching your expertise, submit proposals, and track your bid success rate - all in one place.
For Clients
Post your engineering requirements and receive competitive proposals from verified South African engineering firms.
Post RFPs For:
- Design & Consulting
Feasibility studies, detailed design, project management
- Implementation Projects
Installation, commissioning, supervision
- Technical Services
Inspections, audits, certifications, compliance
- Ongoing Support
Retainer contracts, maintenance engineering
Client Features:
For Engineering Firms
Never miss an opportunity. Get real-time alerts for projects matching your engineering discipline and expertise.
Find Opportunities In:
- 3,500+ Monthly Projects
Active RFPs, tenders, and direct enquiries
- Smart Matching
AI suggests projects based on your expertise & track record
- Instant Alerts
Email/SMS when projects match your disciplines
- Proposal Management
Track submissions, deadlines, and win rates
Engineering Firm Features:
Live Engineering Opportunities This Week
Mechanical Design - HVAC System
Project: HVAC design for 12,000m² commercial building in Sandton
Discipline:
Mechanical Engineering
Deadline:
7 days left
Budget:
R380k - R520k
Proposals:
6 submitted
Structural Engineering Assessment
Project: Structural integrity assessment of industrial warehouse, Cape Town
Discipline:
Civil/Structural
Deadline:
3 days left
Budget:
R85k - R120k
Proposals:
9 submitted
Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade
Project: 11kV to 33kV substation upgrade for mining operation, Mpumalanga
Discipline:
Electrical Engineering
Deadline:
14 days left
Budget:
R2.8M - R4.2M
Proposals:
4 submitted
Process Engineering Support
Project: 12-month process engineering support for chemical plant, Durban
Discipline:
Chemical/Process
Deadline:
10 days left
Budget:
R120k/month (R1.44M/year)
Proposals:
7 submitted
+ 3,496 more active opportunities across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mining, Environmental, and Industrial Engineering.
Browse All Engineering ProjectsComplete Invoice & Project Financial Control
Professional invoicing built for engineering projects. Support milestone billing, time-based rates, retainers, and expense tracking - all SARS compliant.
Engineering Invoice System
Invoicing designed for how engineers bill. Milestone payments, time & materials, retainers, and expense pass-through - all automated and SARS compliant.
Milestone & Progress Billing
Bill at project milestones - concept design, detailed design, construction drawings, as-builts. Track progress against payment schedule.
Time & Materials Invoicing
Track billable hours by engineer, activity, and project. Auto-generate invoices from time entries with customizable rate cards.
Retainer & Recurring Invoices
Set up monthly retainer invoices for ongoing engineering support contracts. Automated billing on schedule.
Expense Pass-Through
Track project expenses - travel, software, testing - and include in invoices with markup or at cost as per contract.
Payment Tracking & Collections
Automatic payment reminders at 7, 14, 30 days. Aging reports show outstanding invoices. Cash flow forecasting for project pipeline.
Get Paid 38% Faster
Engineering firms using automated invoicing get paid an average of 16 days faster than those using manual methods (32 days vs 48 days).
Project Financial Tracking
Know exactly how profitable each project is. Track budgets, costs, utilization, and margins in real-time across your entire project portfolio.
Budget vs Actual Tracking
Compare estimated vs actual hours and costs for every project. Early warning alerts when projects trend over budget.
Resource Utilization
Track billable vs non-billable hours by engineer. Identify capacity for new projects or resource constraints.
Project Profitability Analysis
See gross margin by project, client, and service type. Identify your most and least profitable work.
WIP & Revenue Recognition
Track work in progress and unbilled revenue. Proper revenue recognition for percentage-of-completion projects.
Client & Project Reports
Generate client-ready progress reports. Export data for accounting integration with Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks.
Improve Margins by 18%
Engineering firms with proper project tracking improve gross margins by 18% on average by identifying and eliminating scope creep early.
How Billing & Project Tracking Work Together
Win Project
Proposal accepted, project setup in system
Track Time
Engineers log hours against project tasks
Auto Invoice
Invoices generated from time/milestones
Track Profit
Real-time margin visibility per project
Why This Matters for Engineering Firms
Unbilled time slipping through cracks
Visibility into project profitability
Faster payment collection on average
Built for Every Engineering Discipline
From civil to chemical, electrical to environmental - ManufacturingEzyFind supports all engineering disciplines with specialized categories and industry-specific features.
Civil & Structural Engineering
- Structural design & analysis
- Infrastructure development
- Geotechnical engineering
- Transportation engineering
Mechanical Engineering
- HVAC design & systems
- Plant & machinery design
- Piping & pressure systems
- Maintenance engineering
Electrical Engineering
- Power systems & distribution
- Control & instrumentation
- Renewable energy systems
- Lighting & building services
Chemical & Process Engineering
- Process design & optimization
- Plant commissioning
- Safety & HAZOP studies
- Petrochemical engineering
Mining Engineering
- Mine planning & design
- Ventilation engineering
- Rock mechanics
- Mineral processing
Environmental Engineering
- EIA & environmental studies
- Water & wastewater treatment
- Air quality management
- Waste management solutions
Industrial & Systems Engineering
- Operations optimization
- Supply chain engineering
- Automation & robotics
- Quality engineering
Project & Construction Management
- Project management consulting
- Construction supervision
- Cost engineering & QS
- EPCM services
Biomedical Engineering
- Medical device design
- Healthcare equipment systems
- Prosthetics & implants
- Clinical engineering services
Mechatronics Engineering
- Robotics & automation
- Embedded systems design
- Smart manufacturing systems
- IoT & sensor integration
Aerospace Engineering
- Satellite systems design
- Spacecraft engineering
- Propulsion systems
- Space technology R&D
Metallurgical Engineering
- Extractive metallurgy
- Materials testing & analysis
- Smelter & refinery design
- Failure analysis & forensics
Automotive Engineering
- Vehicle design & testing
- Powertrain engineering
- EV & hybrid systems
- Manufacturing process design
Aeronautical Engineering
- Aircraft design & modification
- Avionics systems
- Aerodynamics & CFD analysis
- MRO engineering services
Software Engineering
- Industrial software development
- SCADA & control systems
- Engineering simulation tools
- Data analytics & AI/ML
Coverage Across South Africa
Registered Engineering Firms
Engineering Disciplines
Active Clients
Monthly Contract Value
Serving All Major Industrial Regions
Gauteng
Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni - 520 firms
Western Cape
Cape Town, Paarl, Stellenbosch - 240 firms
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay - 195 firms
Eastern Cape
Port Elizabeth, East London - 85 firms
Mpumalanga
Witbank, Nelspruit - 95 firms (mining/power focused)
Free State & Others
Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Polokwane - 65 firms
Real Engineering Firms, Real Growth
See how South African engineering consultancies are using ManufacturingEzyFind to win more contracts, streamline operations, and grow their practices.
Companies actively sourcing engineering services
Verified engineering consultancies & contractors
Total engineering projects processed monthly
Engineering projects, RFPs & tenders posted monthly
Success Stories
StructuralEdge Consulting
Civil & Structural Engineering - Johannesburg
"Before ManufacturingEzyFind, we spent hours every week searching tender portals and responding to RFPs. Now we get alerts for projects matching our expertise and can submit proposals in half the time. We've won 18 new contracts worth R12M in our first year on the platform."
PowerElec Engineers
Electrical Engineering - Cape Town
"The integrated billing system transformed our cash flow. We used to wait 60+ days for payment on large projects. Now with milestone invoicing and automated reminders, we average 28 days. That's R800k more in working capital. Plus the project tracking means we never miss billable hours."
MechaPro Consulting
Mechanical Engineering - Durban
"As a small firm, we couldn't afford expensive CRM software and separate tender tracking. ManufacturingEzyFind gives us everything in one platform at a fraction of the cost. Our proposal win rate improved from 22% to 38% with the templates and tracking tools. We've grown from 3 to 8 engineers in 18 months."
EnviroProcess Solutions
Chemical & Environmental Engineering - Gauteng
"We specialize in mining and chemical process engineering - a niche market. The platform's smart matching finds us projects we'd never discover otherwise. We've built a R2M/month retainer business purely from connections made on ManufacturingEzyFind. The ROI is incredible."
Average Results for Engineering Firms
Average increase in first 12 months
Improvement in proposal success
Return on platform investment
Based on data from 280+ active engineering firms using ManufacturingEzyFind for 12+ months
Your Engineering B2B Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about listing your engineering services on South Africa's leading B2B marketplace
What is a B2B marketplace for engineering services?
A B2B (Business-to-Business) marketplace for engineering is an online platform where engineering firms can showcase their services, find project opportunities, and connect with clients - all in one place.
What Makes ManufacturingEzyFind Different:
Unlike generic platforms, we're built exclusively for South African engineering professionals with features designed for how consultancies actually operate - from ECSA credentials to project-based billing.
How much does it cost to list my engineering firm?
Includes EVERYTHING - no hidden fees or commissions
What's Included in R349.00/month:
Showcase all your engineering capabilities
Keep 100% of your project revenue
Client management & proposal tracking
3,500+ monthly engineering opportunities
Milestone billing & time tracking
Budget vs actual, profitability analysis
Register Today - Test everything with no credit card required. Compare that to R2,000-R5,000/month for separate CRM, invoicing, and tender tracking tools!
Can I list services without showing my rates?
Yes, absolutely! This is one of our most popular features for engineering firms. You have complete control over how you present your pricing.
Show Your Rates
Perfect for standard consulting rates, audits, inspections with fixed fees
Example: Structural assessment: R18,500 | Senior Engineer: R1,650/hr
Request Proposal
Ideal for complex projects, design work, EPC contracts where scope varies
Example: Clients submit project brief, you respond with tailored proposal
Mix and Match
Show rates for some services, request proposals for others
Example: Fixed price for audits, request proposal for design projects
Why This Matters:
Engineering projects vary enormously in scope. Our platform lets you showcase your capabilities WITHOUT committing to fixed pricing when project-specific quoting is more appropriate.
How long does it take to get started?
From signup to receiving your first project enquiry
Quick Setup Process:
Create Your Account (5 minutes)
Company info, ECSA registration, contact details
Build Your Profile (1-2 hours)
Add credentials, disciplines, past projects, team profiles
List Your Services (1-2 hours)
Add service offerings, pricing or request-quote options
Go Live! (Instant)
Your firm is visible - start receiving enquiries and tender alerts
We Help You Get Started:
- Free onboarding call to optimize your profile
- Video tutorials for every feature
- Live chat support during business hours
- Proposal templates for common engineering RFPs
Most engineering firms are fully operational within their first day. Compare that to months building your own website and CRM!
Ready to Grow Your Engineering Practice?
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Why Engineering Firms Choose ManufacturingEzyFind
Verified Platform
ECSA credentials verified, CIPC compliant
1,200+ Firms
Largest engineering network in SA
Industry Leader
#1 B2B marketplace for engineering
Proven Growth
186% avg revenue increase year 1
South Africa's most trusted B2B marketplace for engineering professionals