Electrical Control, and Instrumentation Engineer - (ENG-L5.177)

Zutari; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer in Cape Town. This role requires a BSc in Engineering and 4-7 years in industrial electrical engineering, preferably in the Water sector. Responsibilities include leading design teams on projects and preparing detailed specifications. Candidates should show enthusiasm for integrating technologies and have familiarity with BIM processes. ECSA accreditation is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, preferably in the Water industry.
• Enthusiastic about designing and integrating low voltage systems.
• ECSA professional accreditation (or in progress) is beneficial.
• Familiar with BIM processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams for electrical control and instrumentation projects.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed designs and specifications.
• Oversee engineering discipline from inception to commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Project leadership

Low voltage motor control

Automation and control

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

BSc / BEng / MSc / BTech in Electrical / Mechatronic / Computer Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

ACC

Revit

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Control, and Instrumentation Engineer - (ENG-L5.177)

Job Location

Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline

December 21, 2025

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Role Introduction & Job Overview

• Your most important attribute will be your attitude. Positive, engaging, with a can-do stance, willing to take on any challenge as a lifelong learner.
• As a mature graduate engineer entering the consulting field we would like to utilise you experience in industry and the consulting environment. The environment we operate in is industrial in nature and your interests need to align the technical and commercial realties of the fourth industrial revolution.
• Our clients are successful companies in the Mining, Water, Wastewater, Manufacturing or renewable industries. They are increasingly focused on energy efficiency and effective data management strategies. Financial success is a by-product of the smart application of our skills, time and attention and we look to bothholistic thinkers and specialists to drive our aspirations.
• This is an opportunity to become part of our diverse team of professionals that requires the contribution of your technical aspirations in the electrical field.

Minimum requirements

• BSc / BEng / MSc / BTech in Electrical / Mechatronic / Computer Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 4 - 7 years experience in industrial electrical engineering field (preference to Water industry experience)
• Enthusiastic and capable of designing opportunities to blend low voltage motor control, automation, control, instrumentation, and data into well-coordinated systems.
• Leading projects or design teams, executing and overseeing the EC&I Engineering discipline on projects from inception to construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and assist team members to craft conceptual as well as detail designs and specifications.
• ECSA professional accreditation (or in progress) beneficial
• Be able to work in a team environment where peer-to-peer learning is encouraged.
• Have a can-do attitude, where challenges and innovation are a part of your value system.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and proficiency in ACC and Revit.
• References to previous managers.
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