Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 06/26/2026

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

We are assisting our client with a Project Engineer opportunity supporting major infrastructure project delivery.

This role will suit a technically strong engineer who can coordinate engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning requirements.

Why this opportunity stands out:

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to be close to project execution and play a key role in turning design into successful delivery.

• Provide engineering leadership and technical project support.
• Manage engineering deliverables across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Coordinate technical input from multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and SHEQ requirements.
• Manage design partners and technical information flow.
• Support project planning, budgets, timelines, and execution.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical project documents.
• Support procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors from a technical perspective.

• National Diploma,
  
  B.Tech,
  
  B.Eng, or
  
  B.Sc. in Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering Technologist registration or higher advantageous.
• 7+ years’ experience in construction, engineering, or consulting.
• Experience in electrical, civil, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical, project execution, and engineering standards knowledge.
• MS Projects, Primavera, Candy, or Build Smart advantageous.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.