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Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

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Tembisa, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the manufacturing plant in Tembisa. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Tembisa. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What your day looks like

Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres

You'll need

Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
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
Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
Able to write clear technical reports and specifications

Extra points for

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

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy, certified within three months, ECSA registration letter plus academic record showing your electrical subjects.
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 9 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 Tembisa.

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How to stand out

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.