Electrical Engineer

Lukhozi; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A national consulting engineering firm is looking for an Electrical Engineer or Technologist for their Cape Town office. This role involves designing electrical systems, managing projects from initiation to completion, conducting assessments, and ensuring quality control. Applicants should have a degree in electrical engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with skills in CAD software preferred. The salary is market-related and contingent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of post-graduate experience.
• Experience in the design and management of building services and engineering projects.
• Familiarity with municipal building service projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scoping and condition assessments.
• Plan and design contracts for building services.
• Compile comprehensive project reports.

Skills

Electrical design management

Project administration

Construction oversight

Quality control

Technical problem-solving

Education

B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng), or B.TechEng. Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Relux lighting design

AutoCAD

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 01/02/2026

Lukhozi is a medium sized national consulting engineering firm specializing in civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services, and project management and environmental consulting.

We have offices in Cape Town, George, PE, East London, Queenstown, Durban and Johannesburg.

Job Description

Lukhozi Consulting Engineers seeksan Electrical Engineer or Technologist for their Cape Town office. The salaryis market-related and based on experience and qualifications. Applicants shouldsubmit CVs detailing relevant experience for the listed responsibilities.

• Conduct scoping and condition assessments andfollow them with detailed reporting.
• Plan, design, and administer contracts frominception to completion for building services and civil engineering projects.
• Compile and deliver comprehensive reports at allproject stages, including Project Inception, Concept and Viability, Design,tender evaluation, progress, financial status, and project close-out.
• Manage the day-to-day administration associatedwith active projects.
• Design electrical building services, urban andrural reticulation and distribution, as well as electrical elements ofengineering projects.
• Administer electrical engineering contracts andact as the Engineer’s Representative as defined by the contract terms.
• Provide construction oversight, ensure qualitycontrol, and facilitate the clarification of design-related issues.
• Monitor construction progress to guaranteedesign adherence and quality, and expedite design clarifications as needed.
• Address technical queries, resolve issues, andlead site and technical meetings, including preparing meeting minutes.
• Review contractors' Quality Control Plans andConstruction Method Statements to ensure compliance and quality.
• Prepare payment valuations and measureelectrical and electronic installations.
• Maintain frequent communication with all projectprofessionals and clients.
• Assist in resolving technical queries incollaboration with other stakeholders.
• Support project safety and environmentalcompliance throughout the construction phase.
• Undertake general office and project-relatedadministrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Possess at least a B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng), or B.TechEng. Degree in electrical engineering.
• Have between two (2) and five (5) years ofpost-graduate experience.
• Demonstrate experience in the design andmanagement of building services projects and engineering projects.
• Have experience with municipal building serviceprojects, including electrical, electronic, solar photovoltaic systems, andfire detection systems.
• Show proven experience in urban and ruralreticulation and distribution projects.
• Have a background in Health, Education, andPublic Works projects.
• Be familiar with Building Information Modelling(BIM) software, particularly ACC Docs, ACC Build, and ACC Collaborate Pro, asan advantage.
• Be proficient in Relux lighting design;experience with Dialux is advantageous.
• Be proficient in Autocad; experience with RevitMEP is advantageous.
• Possess own transport and a valid driver’slicense.