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Specialist Technical Consultant

Job in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Listing for: Phakisa Holdings
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Great opportunity for a Specialist Technical Consultant with 5-8 years exp in Electrical & C&I engineering. Must have strong EPC project background and be onsite full-time at DRA.

Specialist Technical Consultant Report to: Country Business Head
Seniority Level: Professional
Type: Contractor

Duties and Responsibilities:

ROLE OVERVIEW
This position is a specialist technical consulting role dedicated full-time onsite at DRA (Engineering & Project House). The purpose of the role is to:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with DRA Electrical and C&I engineering teams
  • Provide onsite technical support and guidance on Siemens technologies (Electrical + Instrumentation/Control)
  • Influence specifications early in project lifecycle
  • Identify new project opportunities from within DRA
  • Ensure constant visibility, technical presence, and proactive engagement with multidisciplinary teams
This is a strategic and high-impact position that requires a mature, experienced engineering professional with strong EPC project background.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Background

  • Strong experience in Electrical Engineering (LV/MV)
  • Strong experience in Control & Instrumentation (C&I)
  • Experience with: MCCs/Switchgear/Distribution boards, Industrial UPS systems, Drives, motors, protection systems, PLCs, SCADA, automation systems, Instrumentation & process control environments

B. Industry Background

  • EPC/Project House Experience (HIGH PRIORITY) - such as DRA (ideal), Worley, Hatch, Fluor, Tenova, AECOM, TWP/Metso Outotec, SNC Lavalin/Kentz
  • System Integrators or Industrial Automation - Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Rockwell, Yokogawa, Honeywell, etc.
  • Electrical & C&I Engineering Contractors - companies executing mining, industrial, or infrastructure projects

C. Relationship Networks

  • Candidate must already have established working relationships with: DRA Electrical Engineers, DRA C&I Engineers, DRA Project Managers, DRA Procurement/Expediting Teams

ROLE REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS

  • Be Onsite Full-Time at DRA
  • Provide Technical Support
  • Drive Opportunity Pipeline
  • Act as Engineering Liaison

EXPERIENCE LEVEL & QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5-8 years' experience in Electrical & C&I engineering
  • Proven EPC/project house background
  • Strong technical credibility
  • Ability to work independently and maturely
  • Engineering Diploma or Degree (Electrical/Instrumentation)

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confidence dealing with engineering teams
  • High level of professionalism and maturity
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills
  • Relationship-building capability
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