Junior Electrical Engineer - Control Systems

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 client seeks a Junior Electrical Engineer to join their Centurion team, focusing on automation and control systems. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and implementing control systems for various industrial applications, with hands-on PLC programming, HMI development, and electrical panel design under senior engineers.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or has 1-2 years of experience, with strong analytical skills and a solid grounding in electrical engineering

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or engineer with 1-2 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Willingness to learn and benefit from mentorship in a forward-thinking company.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement control systems for industrial applications.
• Program PLCs and develop HMIs.
• Design electrical panels and wiring schemes.
• Learn under guidance of senior engineers to gain hands-on experience.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical panel design

Analytical skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology solutions provider specializing in automation and control systems, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to join their innovative team in Centurion, Gauteng . This entry-level position is perfect for a recent graduate or an engineer with 1-2 years of experience looking to build a career in industrial automation. You will be involved in the design, development, testing, and implementation of control systems for various industrial applications. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will gain invaluable hands‑on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and electrical panel design. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals. This role is crucial for our client's ability to deliver sophisticated automation solutions to their diverse client base, offering a steep learning curve and excellent mentorship opportunities within a forward‑thinking company.