Candidate Electrical Engineer (ECSA)

How2Apply Talent Network
Centurion, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Engineering Code 08
R75 000 – R92 750/month
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Job Description

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the manufacturing plant in Centurion. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Centurion-based, with most of your time spent at a manufacturing plant.

The work, day to day

  • Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
  • Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
  • Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
  • Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
  • Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2

You'll need

  • At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
  • Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
  • ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
  • BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
  • Able to write clear technical reports and specifications

Helpful, not essential

  • Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW
  • Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)

What's in it for you

  • Clear path to associate or senior engineer
  • Paid professional registration and training
  • Flexible hours on design days
  • Vehicle allowance for site work

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ECSA registration letter plus academic record showing your electrical subjects.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Centurion; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Before you hit apply

  • List projects with their voltage level, size in kVA or MW, and whether you designed, supervised or commissioned.
  • If you are a candidate, add how close you are to Pr Eng and who your mentor is.

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Job details
SalaryR75 000 – R92 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCenturion, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date30 November 2026
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