Electrical Engineer

HR Xchange; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leader in engineering services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to enhance their Cape Town-based team. The role involves leading the electrical department, overseeing installations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and is a registered Installation Electrician. This position offers a competitive salary of R50,000 and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant electrical engineering experience including design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Registered as an Installation Electrician (Wireman’s License).
• Construction and commissioning site experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Department.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee electrical installations and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, SANS standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate across departments for project alignment.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Electrical installations and maintenance

Design of control panels

Compliance with safety standards

Project coordination

Education

BSc or BEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

HMI systems

VSDs and Soft Starters

Job description

A well-established, market leader in the engineering services industry seeks an Electrical Engineer to join their Cape Town-based team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in a company that invests in their employees.

Position: Permanent

Location: Cape Town

Salary: R50,000

The Electrical Engineer will support the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems and ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations. The role focuses on technical execution and quality assurance of electrical engineering tasks across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Department, including supervision, mentorship, and development of team members
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee electrical installations, maintenance, and upgrades
• Design control panels based on process descriptions and cable layouts
• Prepare electrical drawings and schedules
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, SANS standards, and company policies
• Maintain accurate records and generate performance and compliance reports
• Manage maintenance and asset tracking of electrical tools and systems
• Promote and enforce workplace health, safety, and risk management
• Collaborate across departments to ensure project alignment
• Drive innovation, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Oversee departmental budgets, resource planning, and procurement

Requirements

• BSc or BEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant electrical engineering experience (including design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance)
• Registered as an Installation Electrician (Wireman’s License)
• Construction and commissioning site experience
• Proficiency in PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, Soft Starters, and automation systems
• Experience in control panel and MCC design & manufacturing (beneficial)

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.