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Electrical Engineering Technologist (Substations)

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Mossel Bay, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

From MV switchgear to PLCs, this municipal electricity department in Mossel Bay needs a sharp electrical engineer. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

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

The work, day to day

Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

Protection or HV operating authorisation
Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)

What's in it for you

Paid professional registration and training
Clear path to associate or senior engineer
Flexible hours on design days

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ECSA registration letter, ID copy, certified within three months plus academic record showing your electrical subjects.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Mossel Bay.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.