Lead Electrical Engineer — Industrial Automation, Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Retirement annuity

Performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer in Polokwane to drive the design and implementation of advanced industrial automation systems. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring high-quality, reliable control solutions across diverse applications.

The role requires a strong background in PLCs, HMIs, CAD, and project management, with exposure to IEC/SANS standards. Join a company that values technical leadership and professional growth in Limpopo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering of industrial automation systems including control panels and power distribution
• Develop detailed electrical schematics and BOMs using CAD software
• Specify and select PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and safety relays
• Oversee integration of electrical with mechanical and software components
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources for electrical tasks
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, SANS and safety standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Collaborate with clients to capture requirements and deliver solutions
• Support commissioning, testing and troubleshooting at client sites
• Stay updated with advancements in industrial automation technologies

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical CAD

Industrial networking

Motor control

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer in Polokwane to drive the design and implementation of advanced industrial automation systems. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring high-quality, reliable control solutions across diverse applications.

The role requires a strong background in PLCs, HMIs, CAD, and project management, with exposure to IEC/SANS standards. Join a company that values technical leadership and professional growth in Limpopo.