Power Systems Engineer

Quest Staffing Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrical Power Systems Engineer to enhance telecommunications infrastructure. This role focuses on reviewing and implementing electrical power systems for co-location sites, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering reliable power upgrades. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, proven experience in telecommunications power systems, and excellent communication skills. Join us to drive network innovation across South Africa's telecommunications landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telecommunications power systems or related infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of SANS standards.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and provide consent for co-location power applications.
• Apply risk-based engineering principles for power installations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.

Skills

Telecommunications power systems

Risk assessment

Compliance-based engineering

Excellent communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Power Systems Engineer – Telecommunications Infrastructure

Location: Midrand, South Africa

Rate: R

Contract Duration: 12 Months

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Power Systems Engineer to join our telecommunications infrastructure team.

This role is responsible for thereview, implementation, and advisoryof electrical power systems — with a focus oncolocation sitesandfuture technology deployments or upgradesfor our customers.You'll ensure full compliance withSANS , applyrisk-based engineering principles, and deliverreliable, safe, and cost-effective power upgradesto support network expansion and multi-operator sharing.You will be accountable for thereview, approval, and designof power solutions that enable our customers' network growth and sustainability.

Key Accountabilities

Power Applications & Review

Review, validate, and provide consent for all co-location power application requests at Vodacom / Mast sites. Evaluate requests for technical and contractual feasibility, considering load capacity, redundancy, and commercial contracts. Conduct site condition analyses to identify risks or constraints impacting co-location or expansion. Provide well-documented approvals with clear technical rationales, ensuring timely communication with key stakeholders.

Risk-Based Engineering & Compliance Audit

Apply risk-based engineering principles to all new power installations and upgrade projects. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks before implementation. Ensure all power system activities comply with SANS , safety standards, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in telecommunications power systems or related infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of SANS .
• Experience in risk assessment and compliance-based engineering.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Why Join Us

Join a dynamic environment where you'll help drive network innovation and reliability across South Africa's telecommunications landscape.

Play a critical role in enabling next-generation connectivity through safe, efficient, and future-ready power systems.