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Protection Engineer (MV and HV Networks)

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Germiston, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R75 000 – R98 500/month

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Job Description

Power has to be safe, reliable and legal. The municipal electricity department in Germiston needs you to make it so. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Germiston; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser

What you need

Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating

Nice if you have

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

What you get

Paid professional registration and training
Vehicle allowance for site work
Flexible hours on design days

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID copy, certified within three months, ECSA registration letter 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Germiston; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Before you hit apply

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.