Electrical Installations Lead - Major Industrial Project

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Life assurance

On-site accommodation

Subsistence allowances

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks an Electrical Installation Manager for a major energy infrastructure project. Lead planning, execution, and on-site supervision of electrical installations; manage technicians, electricians, and supervisors; ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role requires a National Diploma or BEng in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of installation experience and 5+ years in management on large industrial projects; familiarity with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical installations.
• 5+ years in a management or supervisory role on large-scale projects.
• Experience supervising 50+ personnel.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr. Eng) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical installation plans, schedules, and method statements.
• Supervise on-site electrical installation teams and ensure productivity.
• Enforce safety procedures and toolbox talks for a zero-harm environment.
• Ensure installations comply with IEC, SANS, and approved drawings.
• Oversee quality control, inspections, and testing for compliance.
• Manage procurement and logistics of electrical materials and tools.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and instrumentation teams.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions to stay on schedule.
• Manage site budgets and control costs.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Project coordination

HSE compliance

Reading drawings

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks an Electrical Installation Manager for a major energy infrastructure project. Lead planning, execution, and on-site supervision of electrical installations; manage technicians, electricians, and supervisors; ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role requires a National Diploma or BEng in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of installation experience and 5+ years in management on large industrial projects; familiarity with