Lead Electrical Engineer – Mining & Industrial Projects

University of Fort Hare; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Fort Hare in Pretoria is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex engineering projects within industrial and mining environments.

This role involves extensive electrical engineering design, project execution, and client management. The ideal candidate will have a BEng or BTech degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 8–10 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership abilities.

Competitive remuneration and professional growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in electrical engineering design and project execution.
• Proven experience within mining, industrial, or heavy engineering environments.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop and review detailed electrical designs, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Engineers and CAD Operators.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Project execution

Client management

PLC and SCADA systems

Leadership

Education

BEng or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech Eng.

Tools

Electrical engineering design software

Job description

The University of Fort Hare in Pretoria is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex engineering projects within industrial and mining environments.

This role involves extensive electrical engineering design, project execution, and client management. The ideal candidate will have a BEng or BTech degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 8–10 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership abilities.

Competitive remuneration and professional growth opportunities are available.