Electrical Engineer, Agri Ops – Energy & CI Lead

Sovereign Foods Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Foods Ltd seeks an Engineer: Continuous Improvement for Agriculture to provide technical support and training, with a focus on energy strategies and reduction. The role reports to the Southern Operations Manager and requires a BTech/BEng or ND in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience in electrical systems, automation, PLCs and energy projects.

The incumbent will lead maintenance, renewable energy initiatives and data analytics, while developing SOPs and training materials

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with ability to train stakeholders.
• Energetic, innovative, inquisitive approach to support continuous improvement.
• Broad technical competence and strong computer literacy.
• Passionate about skills and knowledge transfer.
• Leadership that energizes teams in a dynamic environment.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of standards to ensure legal compliance.
• Understanding system integration, circuit design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical risks, capacity and ensure continuity via preventive maintenance, fault analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Drive renewable energy initiatives (wind/solar/heating) in Agriculture through technical competence and trial work.
• Perform data analytics using SKOV Environmental Control systems and infrastructure.
• Train end users on poultry environmental controllers and maintain supplier relationships.
• Balance thermal conditions and ventilation with cost controls to achieve world-class results.
• Provide technical guidance to SKOV technicians and electrical artisans.
• Develop SOPs and training materials to embed processes.
• Maintain relationships with external service providers and ensure electrical safety compliance.
• Manage feasibility, evaluation and commissioning of electrical projects across Agriculture.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Troubleshooting

System integration

Electrical standards

Education

BTech/BEng or ND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sovereign Foods Ltd seeks an Engineer: Continuous Improvement for Agriculture to provide technical support and training, with a focus on energy strategies and reduction. The role reports to the Southern Operations Manager and requires a BTech/BEng or ND in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience in electrical systems, automation, PLCs and energy projects.

The incumbent will lead maintenance, renewable energy initiatives and data analytics, while developing SOPs and training materials