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Candidate Electrical Engineer (ECSA)

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R75 000 – R95 500/month

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Job Description

Power has to be safe, reliable and legal. The solar and battery project developer in Somerset West needs you to make it so. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Somerset West, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2

What you need

Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate

Extra points for

PLC programming certification
Protection or HV operating authorisation
Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW

What's in it for you

Vehicle allowance for site work
Clear path to associate or senior engineer
Paid professional registration and training

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Somerset West really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): academic record showing your electrical subjects plus ID copy, certified within three months.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 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 Somerset West.

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

Before you hit apply

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