Bosch Projects – Electrical Engineer/Technologist (Durban)

Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd.; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd. seeks an Electrical Engineer / Technologist based in Durban. The role involves managing electrical project documentation, overseeing installations of industrial power systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, at least 10 years of engineering experience, and excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to designated groups in line with transformation plans.

Qualifications

• Registered as a professional engineer or technologist with ECSA.
• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience in heavy industry.
• Prepared to travel within and outside RSA borders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage electrical project specific documentation.
• Oversee and supervise installation of industrial power systems.
• Assist with and manage commissioning coordination and activities.

Skills

Computer skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.Sc. / B. Eng. / B Tech (Electrical, heavy current)

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

CAD

DigSilient Powerfactory

Job description

Reference number: [BPE 0625]Closing Date: 17:00 on 31 July 2025Bosch Projects, a member of the multi-disciplinary Bosch Holdings group of companies, founded in 1961, has a job opportunity for an Electrical Engineer / Technologist. This position will be based in Durban and will report directly to the Divisional Manager: Electrical and Instrumentation.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and management of electrical project specific documentation such as enquiries, tenders and contracts
• Ensuring technical requirements defined in the contract are properly incorporated into the engineering deliverables
• Overseeing and supervising the installation of industrial power systems and specifying maintenance and operating procedures
• Designing site-specific equipment as required
• Ensuring that the design and maintenance of industrial power systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements
• Managing and forecasting spend, using whole life cycle costing techniques, ensuring that work is kept to budget
• Monitoring the execution of the electrical aspects of the quality assurance program for conformance to project requirements
• Assisting with and managing commissioning coordination, commissioning activities and start up
• Developing maintaining and enhancing engineering tools, calculations or software used in the course of the engineering activities of the company
• Participation in engineering activities and interdisciplinary interfaces in close cooperation with the other discipline engineers.

The ideal candidate should:

• Have a B.Sc. / B. Eng. (Electrical, heavy current) / B Tech (Electrical, heavy current) or international equivalent
• Be registered as a professional engineer or technologist with ECSA
• Have a minimum of 10 years engineering experience in the heavy Industry, power generation and power system engineering (HV and MV). within a consultancy, engineering services company, or in an operating company with project engineering or technical support duties
• Have effective computer skills using Microsoft Office software (especially Excel) and specialist engineering simulation software such as CAD, DigSilient Powerfactory etc.
• Have excellent report writing skills.
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have effective interpersonal skills for interface with the client and working in a project team
• Be prepared to travel within and outside RSA borders
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Preference will be given to people from designated groups, in line with Bosch Holdings transformation plans. Suitably qualifiedPersons with Disabilitiesare encouraged to apply.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any communication after two weeks of closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.Apply Now