Electrical Procurement/Project Engineer

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Electrical Procurement/Project Engineer to enhance their client's procurement department in Fourways. The role involves market research, contract negotiation, and travels across Africa, China, and India for factory evaluations. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and at least 2 years of experience in electrical engineering. This permanent position offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities in the trading sector.

Qualifications

• Must live within close proximity to Fourways.
• Electrical Engineering Qualification is essential.
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated work experience as an Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on potential suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts including pricing and specifications.
• Travel for factory evaluations in Africa, China, and India.

Skills

Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Procurement

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Procurement/Project Engineer

Helen Wilson Recruitment — Undisclosed — Permanent — Intermediate position — Fourways — Posted 04 Dec **** by Helen Wilson Recruitment — Expires in 33 days

About the position

Salary: Market Related

BEE Requirements: None

A well-established International Trading Company which has been successfully executing contracts with African Power Utilities for the past 8 years, is strengthening its procurement department in Johannesburg and requires the services of a self-driven, ambitious, hardworking individual who is looking for growth prospects. Through this appointment, the company aims to continue to strengthen the Procurement Department. This is a dynamic role as your success will have a direct influence on the growth of the trading operations of the business on the African continent.

Non-negotiable requirements for consideration

• Must live within close proximity to Fourways as this is a permanent, onsite position.
• Electrical Engineering Qualification is essential.
• Minimum National Diploma but preference for completed Bachelor's degree.
• Min 2 years demonstrated work experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Practical field experience on a mine or electrical plant is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Do market and product research on new factories to be added to the Company's Database of suppliers of goods and services the company trades with.
• Do research into the costing and pricing models used by producers and stay abreast of developments in the market regarding metal and other commodity prices, as well as new products in the energy sector.
• Travel within Africa, China and India to do Factory Evaluations, including evaluations of their production capacity, technical competence, product compliance and quality of technical knowledge.
• Negotiate contracts including price, delivery, product specification and compliance and prepare data for submission in tenders.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and/or third-party technical evaluation of products prior to contractual deliveries.
• Liaise with factories, transporters and shipping and clearing agents in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.

Requirements

• Must be excited by the prospect of traveling abroad and being in a commercial role in which technical knowledge is key to success.
• The role requires the ability to engage with people with the aim of building relationships with current and new suppliers.
• Attention to detail and capacity to do highly organized administrative work is a must.

Desired Skills:

• Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Project Management
• Procurement

Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level: Diploma

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