Electrical Engineer - Mining & Industrial Systems (Welkom)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

On-the-job training and skills dev.

Stable employment in Welkom

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Welkom team, focusing on design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems essential to mining and industrial operations. You will ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical infrastructure in a demanding environment.

The role requires a B.Eng or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years of industrial or mining experience, and hands-on knowledge of PLCs and SCADA, diagnostics, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• B.Eng or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years in industrial or mining electrical systems.
• Hands-on PLC and SCADA knowledge; strong safety approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical control systems and power distribution networks.
• Conduct site inspections, diagnose faults, and perform preventative maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimize performance.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

B.Eng or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Welkom team, focusing on design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems essential to mining and industrial operations. You will ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical infrastructure in a demanding environment.

The role requires a B.Eng or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years of industrial or mining experience, and hands-on knowledge of PLCs and SCADA, diagnostics, and safety procedures.