Junior Electrical Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Mentorship program

Professional development

Contract conversion

Diverse projects exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer for a remote-first role focused on projects relevant to the Mahikeng area. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience while collaborating with senior engineers across a distributed team.

You will assist in designing, testing, and documenting electrical systems, with a strong emphasis on learning and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and circuit theory.
• Familiarity with CAD software and electrical simulation tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and development of electrical circuits, systems, and components.
• Support testing and validation of electrical prototypes and systems, documenting results accurately.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including schematics, reports, and specifications.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and collaborate effectively with colleagues across different locations.
• Conduct research on new technologies and components to support project objectives.
• Learn and apply company engineering standards and best practices under guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Electrical simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Junior Electrical Engineer to join their team, working remotely with a focus on projects relevant to the Mahikeng area. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, remote-first environment. You will assist senior engineers in the design, development, testing, and implementation of electrical systems and components, contributing to a wide range of innovative projects. The role demands a proactive attitude, a strong desire to learn, and the ability to work effectively with a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and development of electrical circuits, systems, and components.
• Support the testing and validation of electrical prototypes and systems, documenting results accurately.
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation, including schematics, reports, and specifications.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and collaborate effectively with colleagues across different locations.
• Conduct research on new technologies and components to support project objectives.
• Learn and apply company engineering standards and best practices under guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and circuit theory.
• Familiarity with CAD software and electrical simulation tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for a junior role.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Mentorship program with experienced electrical engineers.
• Opportunities for professional development and potential for full-time contract conversion.
• Exposure to diverse electrical engineering projects.