Electrical Project Lead - Commercial Constructions (Pretoria)

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical aspects of commercial construction projects in and around Pretoria. You will coordinate with design teams, contractors, and clients to ensure timely delivery, compliance with SANS standards, and high-quality electrical installations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of experience in construction or property development, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical project engineering, preferably in construction/property development.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and SANS regulations.
• Experience with low/high voltage systems, lighting design, and BMS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Probable registration with ECSA is advantageous.
• Must read and interpret complex technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage all electrical engineering aspects from design review to commissioning.
• Review designs to ensure compliance with codes and client requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers for timely delivery.
• Conduct site inspections for progress, quality, and safety.
• Address design and installation issues to prevent delays.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and as-built drawings.
• Prepare status reports and communicate with stakeholders.
• Ensure installations meet SANS standards and project specs.
• Assist in tendering and evaluate electrical contractor proposals.

Skills

Electrical project engineering

Project management

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical aspects of commercial construction projects in and around Pretoria. You will coordinate with design teams, contractors, and clients to ensure timely delivery, compliance with SANS standards, and high-quality electrical installations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of experience in construction or property development, with strong communication and