Contract Electrical Design Specialist - CAD & Power (Paarl)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 248,000 - 386,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly/daily remuneration

Diverse project portfolio

Supportive team environment

Paarl, Western Cape location

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking an Electrical Design Specialist on a contract basis in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on designing electrical systems for commercial and industrial projects, with collaboration across senior engineers and project managers to meet client specs and local codes.

The successful candidate will draft detailed electrical drawings, assist in distribution/lighting designs, and conduct basic load calculations while coordinating with other disciplines to deliver

Qualifications

• Requires National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical design and drafting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with electrical design suites is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using CAD software.
• Assist in designing electrical distribution, lighting, and power layouts.
• Perform load estimation calculations and cable sizing selections.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical and civil disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with South African electrical codes and standards.
• Participate in site surveys to gather project requirements.
• Assist in BoQ/material specifications and support technical reviews.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD software

Load estimation

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 is actively seeking an Electrical Design Specialist on a contract basis in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on designing electrical systems for commercial and industrial projects, with collaboration across senior engineers and project managers to meet client specs and local codes.

The successful candidate will draft detailed electrical drawings, assist in distribution/lighting designs, and conduct basic load calculations while coordinating with other disciplines to deliver