Junior Design Engineer

WatersEdge Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer. This role requires producing electrical drawings, assisting in component design, and collaboration with senior engineers. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and 1–2 years of AutoCAD experience. This position offers hands-on training and growth opportunities in electrical design.

Benefits

Structured training and mentorship

Opportunities for diverse projects

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience using electrical AutoCAD.
• Strong interest in electrical systems design.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Assist in the design of electrical components and PCB layouts.
• Collaborate with engineers on projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Onsite / Field-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Electrical Engineering

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with an innovative engineering and technology business to bring on board a talented Electrical Design Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career who is keen to grow, with the support of experienced mentors and hands-on training.

About the Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the design and development of electrical systems and components using CAD and electrical design software. The company is open to training and developing the right candidate, making this an ideal role for someone with foundational electrical knowledge who wants to progress their career in electrical engineering design.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and update electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics using CAD software.
• Assist in the design and development of electrical components, PCB layouts, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on electrical projects from concept to completion.
• Maintain design documentation, test specifications, and project records.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement in the electrical design function.

What You’ll Bring

• A National Diploma (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1–2 years’ experience using electrical AutoCAD.
• A strong interest in electrical systems design and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Nice to Have

• Basic project management skills
• Exposure to sectors like solar energy, data centres, or food and beverage processing

What’s On Offer

• Structured training and mentorship to develop your electrical engineering design skills.
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects and gain hands-on experience with modern electrical systems.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

Company Culture

Our client values a culture rooted in passion, integrity, and customer focus. They seek team members who are enthusiastic, skilled, and committed to quality, believing that employees are their greatest asset. The environment encourages continuous learning, professional development, and accountability as staff support each other in delivering solutions. Dependability and ethical conduct are central - both in internal relationships and in all client engagements.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.