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Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar PV)

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Brakpan, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R75 000 – R99 500/month

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Job Description

From MV switchgear to PLCs, this municipal electricity department in Brakpan needs a sharp electrical engineer. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Home base is a municipal electricity department on the Brakpan side of Gauteng. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097

Must-haves

ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

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: ECSA registration letter, academic record showing your electrical subjects plus ID copy, certified within three months.
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.

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

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

Before you hit apply

If you are a candidate, add how close you are to Pr Eng and who your mentor is.
Name the software you use for power system studies and lighting design. Consultants screen for exact tools.