Electrical Project Leader - Large-Scale Construction

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong project management skills to join a dynamic construction and infrastructure development firm. You will oversee electrical aspects from planning through commissioning, manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and ensure safety and quality standards on large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in electrical engineering, Pr.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of electrical engineering experience, incl. 3+ years in PM or project engineering.
• Experience managing electrical installations for commercial/industrial/infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of South African electrical regulations and building codes.
• Pr. Eng. registration (ECSA) required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical engineering aspects of construction projects per design specs and timelines.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, and specs by consultants; provide feedback and approval.
• Develop and manage electrical project budgets and cost control.
• Create and maintain project schedules with critical path activities.
• Coordinate with site teams, contractors, suppliers to ensure execution.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and workmanship.
• Oversee procurement of electrical equipment and materials.
• Supervise commissioning and testing; handover to clients.
• Prepare regular status reports for senior management and clients.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Electrical design review

Budgeting & cost control

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong project management skills to join a dynamic construction and infrastructure development firm. You will oversee electrical aspects from planning through commissioning, manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and ensure safety and quality standards on large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in electrical engineering, Pr.Eng.