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Protection Engineer (MV and HV Networks)

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Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours 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 Cape Town CBD. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Cape Town CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser

Must-haves

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

Helpful, not essential

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ECSA registration letter, ID copy, certified within three months plus academic record showing your electrical subjects.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

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

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

How to stand out

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.