
Senior Electrical Engineer
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead, manage, and coach less experienced engineers and technicians.
- Develop specifications, design basis documents, functional specifications, and design reports.
- Perform and oversee electrical calculations and analysis.
- Participate in concept identification, development, and trade-off processes.
- Manage and oversee design and detailed engineering activities.
- Provide engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with national, international, and client-specific standards for safety and electrical engineering.
- Manage project design teams, providing input, feedback, and technical support.
- Ensure compliance with configuration management systems.
- Assist with the development of engineering procedures, standards, and departmental policies.
- Support the preparation of tenders and quotations when required.
- Compile electrical work packages to ensure successful project execution.
- B. Tech / B. Sc / B. Eng degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
- 5–8 years of relevant electrical design experience.
- Background in Mining, Oil & Gas, Mineral Processing, or Heavy Engineering sectors.
- Ability to lead subsystem discussions and evaluate competing solutions.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Proven ability to provide technical leadership and line management for a small team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel when required.
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and results-driven.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project.
- CAD literacy (AutoCAD, E-Plan, or similar).
- Own reliable transport.
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