Electrical Engineer

Job in Pinetown, 3600, South Africa

Listing for: Assegai Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-23

Job specializations:

Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Power Plant / Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Renewable Energy

Location: Pinetown

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare technical tenders and proposals.
Design and draft electrical systems and engineering schematics.
Manage electrical and power generation projects from planning through to completion.
Oversee and participate in electrical installations.
Carry out testing and commissioning of systems and equipment.
Provide specialist technical support relating to generator control and protection systems.
Work with governing and excitation systems.
Work with generator and MV protection relays.
Support MV switch gear retrofit installations.
Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
Coordinate resources and project teams as required.
Travel to project and client sites in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa.

Minimum Requirements:

BSc Electrical Engineering or BTech Electrical Engineering – Heavy Current.
Minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience in power generation control, electrical protection or a closely related environment.
Experience with generator or MV protection relays.
Knowledge of governing and excitation systems.
Experience with MV switch gear, including retrofit installations.
Ability to read, interpret and design electrical engineering schematics.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving ability.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgement and decision-making ability.
Ability to work independently while also coordinating effectively with project teams.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to sites in South Africa and Africa.

Advantageous:

ECSA registration.
Valid Wireman's Licence / registration with knowledge of the applicable SANS/SABS 10142 requirements.
Experience using MS Project.
Previous experience within the sugar industry.
Broader experience with turbine-generator or industrial power-generation systems.

This position offers an Electrical Engineer the opportunity to gain extensive practical exposure to power generation, generator controls, protection systems, MV equipment and commissioning, while working on industrial projects across South Africa and Africa.

It would particularly suit an engineer who enjoys being technically involved in projects rather than working in a purely office-based design position.