Junior Electrical Engineer — Power Systems with Mentorship

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer in Soweto to gain hands-on experience in design, operation, and maintenance of electrical power infrastructure. You will work under senior engineers, contributing to projects on power distribution, network upgrades, and system reliability on-site.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career engineers with a solid grasp of electrical fundamentals and a willingness to learn safety standards while collaborating within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Recent graduate or up to 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably related to power systems.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or other design software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and planning of electrical distribution networks, including overhead lines and underground cables.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys to gather data for network analysis and improvement projects.
• Support maintenance and operations by troubleshooting faults and proposing solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, including reports and specifications, under supervision.
• Learn and apply industry standards and safety procedures relevant to power utility operations.

Skills

Power systems basics

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer in Soweto to gain hands-on experience in design, operation, and maintenance of electrical power infrastructure. You will work under senior engineers, contributing to projects on power distribution, network upgrades, and system reliability on-site.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career engineers with a solid grasp of electrical fundamentals and a willingness to learn safety standards while collaborating within a supportive team.