Electrical Engineering Technologist (Substations)

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the municipal electricity department in Lephalale. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Lephalale, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
• Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
• Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
• Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
• Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
• Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion

• 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
• Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
• At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
• ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate

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

• 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.