Protection Engineer (MV and HV Networks)

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the municipal electricity department in Welkom. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a municipal electricity department in Welkom. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
• 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
• Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
• Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works

• At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
• Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
• Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
• ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
• Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package

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

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

• 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.