Junior Electrical Engineer: Training, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary review

On-the-job training

Mentorship program

Diverse projects

Medical aid & retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a driven Junior Electrical Engineer to join the team in Tembisa. This role offers hands-on experience in the design, construction and maintenance of electrical distribution networks, under the guidance of senior engineers.

This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to learn, contribute to local infrastructure projects and grow in power systems, field surveys and technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical qualification.
• 0-3 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably with distribution networks or power systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles, power systems and codes.
• Familiarity with design software or eagerness to learn relevant tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities with a proactive attitude to learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and development of electrical distribution network infrastructure, including substations and lines.
• Support site engineers during construction and commissioning, ensuring safety and design adherence.
• Conduct field surveys and inspections of existing infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and drawings under supervision.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving network faults and performance issues.
• Learn and apply industry standards and best practices in distribution network engineering.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Education

BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Design software

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a driven Junior Electrical Engineer to join the team in Tembisa. This role offers hands-on experience in the design, construction and maintenance of electrical distribution networks, under the guidance of senior engineers.

This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to learn, contribute to local infrastructure projects and grow in power systems, field surveys and technical reporting.