Chief Engineer Substation

Trans-Africa Projects (Tap); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technical specialist to lead engineering projects in Johannesburg. This role involves applying advanced engineering techniques to solve complex problems, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the quality of outputs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with a focus on Transmission and Distribution. You will have the opportunity to mentor a team, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to business development efforts. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7 years of technical experience in Transmission/Distribution for Engineers.
• 10 years of experience for Technicians/Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies advanced engineering techniques to complex problems.
• Provides technical guidance and supervises engineering staff.
• Encourages a safe working environment and quality control.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Guidance

Communication

Quality Control

Education

BSc (Eng): BEng or B. Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or related field

Professional registration with ECSA

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Functions as a technical specialist or in a lead role.
• Under general direction, develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to complex engineering problems.
• May provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on projects of low to medium complexity.
• May be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist / technical output.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):

Professional Outputs

• Technical quality of outputs
• Problem solving
• Engineering support on site

Customers and Business Partners

• Consult clients on discipline related issues
• Degree of regular communication.

Internal Processes

• Encouragement of safe working environment
• Develop processes and systems e.g. ISO, design processes, document control
• Quality control.

Technical: Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Critical assessment and development of solutions for improvement.

Business Development Support

• Identify new streams of revenue
• Scope Clarification
• Costing, methodology and proposal drafting.
• Provide leadership to the Substation design team
• Training and Mentorship.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc (Eng): BEng or B. Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or related field.
• Professional registration with ECSA

Other Competencies and Requirements:

• 7 years of technical experience in Transmission/Distribution for Engineers with BSc/BEng degrees and 10 years of experience for Technicians/Technologists.