Electrical Engineering Technologist (Substations)

Power has to be safe, reliable and legal. The manufacturing plant in Gqeberha needs you to make it so. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
• Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
• Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
• 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
• Size cables, transformers and protection using design software

• BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
• Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
• At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
• ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate

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

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

• 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.