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Candidate Electrical Engineer (ECSA)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bellville, Western Cape

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Posted 2 hours ago

Contract Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

The water treatment utility in Bellville needs an electrical engineer for projects that go from design to commissioning. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Bellville-based, with most of your time spent at a water treatment utility.

What your day looks like

Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning

Must-haves

ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts

Helpful, not essential

Protection or HV operating authorisation
PLC programming certification

What's in it for you

Clear path to associate or senior engineer
Flexible hours on design days
Paid professional registration and training

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID copy, certified within three months plus ECSA registration letter.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Bellville.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

Name the software you use for power system studies and lighting design. Consultants screen for exact tools.
List projects with their voltage level, size in kVA or MW, and whether you designed, supervised or commissioned.