Remote Grid Operations Specialist — Power Systems

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Home-based role

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative virtual team

Work-from-home convenience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Grid Operations Specialist to monitor and optimize South Africa's electrical grid from a home office. You will analyze real-time data, run SCADA tools, and implement operational strategies to maintain reliability and secure supply.

You will collaborate with grid operators, engineers, and stakeholders nationwide, respond to grid events, prepare reports, and contribute to grid resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in power system operations, grid control, or related areas.
• Proficiency with SCADA systems, power system monitoring software, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor grid real-time performance using SCADA and other monitoring tools.
• Analyze grid data to identify instabilities, load imbalances, and risks.
• Implement procedures to manage load, generation, and grid constraints.
• Coordinate with field crews and operations teams to respond to grid events.
• Prepare operational reports and provide insights into grid behavior and trends.
• Participate in scenario planning and contingency analysis to improve resilience.

Skills

SCADA systems

Power system monitoring

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Power system monitoring software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Grid Operations Specialist to monitor and optimize South Africa's electrical grid from a home office. You will analyze real-time data, run SCADA tools, and implement operational strategies to maintain reliability and secure supply.

You will collaborate with grid operators, engineers, and stakeholders nationwide, respond to grid events, prepare reports, and contribute to grid resilience.