Remote Junior Electrical Engineer: Mentored Growth & Projects

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Mentorship program

Professional development

Contract conversion

Diverse projects exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer for a remote-first role focused on projects relevant to the Mahikeng area. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience while collaborating with senior engineers across a distributed team.

You will assist in designing, testing, and documenting electrical systems, with a strong emphasis on learning and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and circuit theory.
• Familiarity with CAD software and electrical simulation tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and development of electrical circuits, systems, and components.
• Support testing and validation of electrical prototypes and systems, documenting results accurately.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including schematics, reports, and specifications.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and collaborate effectively with colleagues across different locations.
• Conduct research on new technologies and components to support project objectives.
• Learn and apply company engineering standards and best practices under guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Electrical simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer for a remote-first role focused on projects relevant to the Mahikeng area. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience while collaborating with senior engineers across a distributed team.

You will assist in designing, testing, and documenting electrical systems, with a strong emphasis on learning and professional development in a supportive environment.