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Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar PV)

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Mamelodi, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

The municipal electricity department in Mamelodi needs an electrical engineer for projects that go from design to commissioning. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Mamelodi, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
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
Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning

What you need

Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts

Extra points for

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

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Mamelodi really suit you before you 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.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mamelodi; 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.

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.