Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Power has to be safe, reliable and legal. The manufacturing plant in Prospecton needs you to make it so. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is in Prospecton (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
• Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
• Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
• Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
• Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
• Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms

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

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

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

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