Entry-Level Electrical Engineer - On-Site, Mentorship

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training and mentorship

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive entry-level salary

Upington-based role

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our on-site team. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to gain practical exposure across electrical engineering disciplines within an industrial setting.

You will work with senior engineers and technicians on design, installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems, while building hands-on experience and progressing in your career in Upington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of power systems and basic control logic.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Willingness to work on-site in Upington.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in designing electrical schematics and control systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, and testing of electrical equipment.
• Perform basic diagnostics and troubleshooting under supervision.
• Conduct routine maintenance on electrical machinery and infrastructure.
• Prepare technical documentation including reports and drawings.
• Collaborate with team to meet project objectives.
• Learn and apply electrical engineering principles on real projects.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance on site.
• Assist with inventory management of electrical components.
• Participate in site inspections and project planning discussions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our on-site team. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to gain practical exposure across electrical engineering disciplines within an industrial setting.

You will work with senior engineers and technicians on design, installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems, while building hands-on experience and progressing in your career in Upington.