Electrical Engineering Leader & Strategy Director

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Leadership development

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking experienced Electrical Engineering Managers to lead technical divisions and power systems teams in Centurion and Tembisa, Gauteng. These senior roles require strategic thinking, strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to manage large projects and diverse engineering teams.

Roles cover Centurion, Midrand, Midrand/Prestoria and surrounding Gauteng regions with hybrid/onsite arrangements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years progressive experience in electrical engineering with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power generation, distribution, and control technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing strategic direction and performance feedback.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for electrical and power system projects, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from conception through handover, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for electrical engineering initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability of electrical systems.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal departments to ensure project success.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Power systems knowledge

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree with significant related experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Our client is seeking experienced Electrical Engineering Managers to lead technical divisions and power systems teams in Centurion and Tembisa, Gauteng. These senior leadership roles require strategic thinking, strong technical expertise in electrical power systems, and a proven ability to manage large projects and diverse engineering teams. The positions focus on delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions, driving innovation, ensuring safety compliance, and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.

About the Roles

Electrical Engineering Manager and related senior leadership positions across Centurion, Midrand, Midrand/Prestoria, and surrounding Gauteng regions. Responsibilities include setting technical direction, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, managing project pipelines, ensuring grid reliability and power system integration, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing strategic direction and performance feedback.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for electrical and power system projects, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from conception through handover, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for electrical engineering initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability of electrical systems.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal departments to ensure project success.

Requirements

• Master\'s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or a Bachelor\'s with significant relevant experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power generation, distribution, and control technologies.
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.

Benefits

Salary and benefits vary by role and location but typically include executive-level compensation, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for leadership development and international exposure. Roles are based in Centurion, Tembisa, Midrand and Pretoria with hybrid/onsite arrangements as required.

Equal Opportunity

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