Job Title : Electrical Engineer

Manpowergroup; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Gauteng is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their telecommunications infrastructure team. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, providing power solutions for network expansion, and assessing risks. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in telecommunications systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telecommunications power systems or related infrastructure.
• Experience in risk assessment and compliance-based engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and provide consent for all co-location power application requests.
• Apply risk-based engineering principles to new power installations.
• Ensure power system activities comply with SANS and safety standards.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of SANS

Risk assessment and compliance-based engineering

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Midrand (On Consulting Ltd)

Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Salary: R240000 - R480000
Posted: Today

Job Description

Electrical Power Systems Engineer – Telecommunications Infrastructure

Rate: R336.86 per hour

Contract Duration: 12 Months

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Power Systems Engineer to join our telecommunications infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the review, implementation, and advisory of electrical power systems — with a focus on colocation sites and future technology deployments or upgrades for our customers.

You'll ensure full compliance with SANS, apply risk-based engineering principles, and deliver reliable, safe, and cost-effective power upgrades to support network expansion and multi-operator sharing.

You will be accountable for the review, approval, and design of power solutions that enable our customers' network growth and sustainability.

Key Accountabilities

• Power Applications & Review
  • Review, validate, and provide consent for all co-location power application requests at Vodacom/Mast sites.
  • Evaluate requests for technical and contractual feasibility, considering load capacity, redundancy, and commercial contracts.
  • Conduct site condition analyses to identify risks or constraints impacting co-location or expansion.
  • Provide well-documented approvals with clear technical rationales, ensuring timely communication with key stakeholders.
• Risk-Based Engineering & Compliance Audit
  • Apply risk-based engineering principles to all new power installations and upgrade projects.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks before implementation.
  • Ensure all power system activities comply with SANS, safety standards, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in telecommunications power systems or related infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of SANS.
• Experience in risk assessment and compliance-based engineering.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Why Join Us

Join a dynamic environment where you'll help drive network innovation and reliability across South Africa's telecommunications landscape. Play a critical role in enabling next-generation connectivity through safe, efficient, and future-ready power systems.

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Senior EMS / Power Systems Application Engineer

Posted today

Job Description

Permanent

We’re seeking a highly skilled Power Systems Application Engineer with strong expertise in Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Generation Control applications. This role involves hands-on technical ownership of real-time systems that ensure reliable, efficient, and secure power generation and transmission operations.

You’ll work on industry-leading platforms such as GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21), AEMS/GDC, or equivalent systems from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider, and collaborate with global engineering teams to support, maintain, and optimize EMS functionality.

• Key Responsibilities
• Administer, configure, and optimize Energy Management Systems (EMS) applications and databases.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance to restore or enhance system performance.
• Conduct code reviews, deployments, testing, and monitoring of fixes and patches in live customer environments.
• Manage application configuration, tuning, and security patching of EMS systems.
• Work with real-time power system applications such as AGC, Load Forecasting, Economic Dispatch, Power Flow, and State Estimation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving communication protocols, system logs, and application behavior.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-reliability system solutions and support operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Power System Applications (Generation).
• Experience with GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21) and/or AEMS/GDC Platform Software; experience with Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols: IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, ICCP, OPC.
• Oracle and SQL Server experience.
• Programming proficiency in C, C++, PERL, or similar languages.
• SQL and shell scripting skills; able to read logs and debug issues.
• Experience applying fixes and patches on live customer systems.

Ideal Background

• Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree (or equivalent).
• Prior work in Electrical Transmission Modeling or EMS Application Engineering.
• Familiarity with GE eTerra, SCADA/EMS environments, or real-time control systems.

Pre-Screening Questions

• Hands-on experience with EMS or Generation Monitoring and Control applications?
• Developed or integrated software using C/C++/Java and SQL?
• Experience with IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, ICCP, OPC protocols?

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Electrical Engineer – Greenstone Hill

Location: Greenstone Hill, Gauteng

Salary: R600000 - R1200000

Posted: Today

Job Description

Join SENET as an Electrical Engineer

Role involves designing reliable electrical systems for mining projects, reviewing electrical designs, and ensuring technical integrity from concept to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Engineering Design Criteria and technical documentation.
• Create, review, and approve electrical specifications, calculations, and drawings.
• Ensure technical integrity of plant layouts and equipment selection.

Project Integration, Procurement & Quality, Project Control, Qualifications & Experience, Location, Why Join Us, and more sections follow similarly structured as above, with multiple subsections per posting.

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Electrical Engineer – Centurion

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Salary: R900000 - R1200000

Posted: Today

Job Description

Electrical Engineer - HV Transmission Lines

Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Enterprise Capabilities)

Hybrid work arrangement; travel and site visits required.

Experience: HV transmission line design (132kV+), OHL, 11 kV-33 kV reticulation, protection systems, and related software.

Key Responsibilities

• OHL design, conductor selection, insulation coordination, tower analysis, etc.
• Planning, budgeting, project coordination, design deliverables, and client liaison.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc(Eng) in Electrical Engineering.
• 8-10 years HV design experience; Chartered status preferred.
• Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, AutoCAD, ETAP, PowerFactory.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer; travel required; benefits described.

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