Engineer - Electrical and Controls

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to drive innovation in a groundbreaking energy technology project. You will work primarily on the finalisation and validation of prototypes, grid integration, and R&D within a hands-on environment. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and experience in power systems or control systems, making significant contributions to this world-first project's success.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Remuneration

Cutting-edge project environment

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in power systems, grid integration, renewable energy, or control systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of grid-tied systems and synchronisation.
• Experience with inverters, converters, and power electronics controllers.

Responsibilities

• Finalise and validate prototypes.
• Integrate systems into the grid.
• Conduct testing and analysis.

Skills

Power systems

Control systems

Renewable energy

PLC programming

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Power Systems, or Control Systems

Tools

SCADA/HMI systems

Electrical schematics interpretation

Job description

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

South Africa - Gauteng , Johannesburg - North (Sandton / Midrand / Diepsloot)

Highly Competitive Remuneration pachage

Be part of taking a breakthrough energy technology from prototype to the national grid! Our client seeks an Electrical & Controls Engineer to join a cutting-edge research and development project now entering its final phase before commercialisation. This position sits at the intersection of electrical engineering, control systems, R&D, and field testing—ideal for an engineer who thrives in hands‑on environments and wants to contribute directly to a world‑first innovation.

Requirements

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Power Systems, or Control Systems.
• ECSA registration (or in progress).
• Specialisation in power systems, power electronics, or control systems advantageous.
• 2–5+ years in power systems, grid integration, renewable energy, or control systems engineering.
• Exposure to prototypes, R&D environments, test rigs, or experimental technologies is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of grid‑tied systems, synchronisation, protection, and grid‑code compliance.
• Experience with inverters, converters, and power electronics controllers.
• Control systems knowledge: PID tuning, feedback/feedforward, safety interlocks, automation, state machines.
• PLC programming or embedded control logic (advantageous).
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of fault levels, protection relays, and MV/LV systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and system models.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or similar tools is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype Finalisation & Validation
• Grid Integration
• Testing, Measurement & Analysis
• Electrical & Control Systems Engineering
• Compliance & Certification
• Field Deployment & Commissioning
• R&D & Continuous Improvement

How to apply

• Follow the link to our jobseeker’s page - https://measuredability.com/jobs/
• Search for the job title.
• Click apply to submit your CV.