Remote Electrical Project Leader

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health insurance and retirement

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our fully remote team, managing electrical projects from inception to completion. You will oversee planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and on-site supervision coordination in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of project engineering experience focused on electrical projects, and strong leadership and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical project engineering.
• Experience managing complex electrical projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods and standards.
• Proficient in project management software and remote collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and execution of electrical projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with remote site teams, contractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee procurement of electrical materials and equipment, including virtual logistics.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Prepare reports, run virtual progress meetings, and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Remote project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our fully remote team, managing electrical projects from inception to completion. You will oversee planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and on-site supervision coordination in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of project engineering experience focused on electrical projects, and strong leadership and communication skills to