Electrical Designer

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business is seeking an Electrical Designer in Bellville, Cape Town. The role involves leading the electrical design process and providing technical support to the factory. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years' experience and a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering. The position offers a dynamic environment where your work will directly impact production quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical design experience; manufacturing environment experience advantageous.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Comfortable providing on-floor technical support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design activities from specification to release.
• Produce accurate production documentation.
• Provide timely technical support to the factory.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem-solving

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrical Designer
Bellville, Cape Town | R30 000

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established engineering business specializing in the design and manufacture of complex electrical equipment. The company values innovation, technical excellence, and close collaboration between design and factory teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. You'll join a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts production quality and customer satisfaction.

The Role

Electrical Designer
This role leads the electrical design process from concept through to production, ensuring robust designs, accurate documentation, and hands-on technical support to the factory floor. You will help maintain quality systems, champion best-practice design processes, and mentor trainee designers to uplift capability across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design activities from specification to release
• Produce accurate production documentation, including core and wiring sheets
• Provide timely technical support to the factory and troubleshoot issues on the floor
• Ensure electrical design principles, processes, and practices are correctly implemented
• Assist with training and development of trainee designers
• Maintain compliance with manufacturing processes and quality systems, driving continuous improvement

About You

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of electrical design experience; manufacturing environment experience advantageous
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Proven problem-solving ability with strong organization and communication skills
• Comfortable providing on-floor technical support and contributing to process improvements
• Able to work standard hours (8:00 -17:00)