Remote Lead Electrical Systems Architect (SA)

Placements24; Randfontein; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Remote work support

Generous annual leave

Professional development budget

Autonomy in decisions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Electrical Systems Architect to guide the architectural direction for complex electrical infrastructure. This fully remote role spans South Africa, requiring deep expertise in power electronics, control theory, and system integration across distributed platforms.

You will lead a team of engineers, translate business needs into robust technical solutions, and ensure scalability, reliability, and safety while driving technology strategy and architectural

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with emphasis on system architecture and design.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the architectural vision and strategy for electrical systems.
• Lead high-level electrical system architectures for power distribution, control systems, and network infrastructure.
• Evaluate and select technologies, components, and methodologies for implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to electrical engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

System architecture

Electrical engineering

Power electronics

Control theory

Network protocols

Remote work proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD (preferred)

Tools

System modeling tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Electrical Systems Architect to guide the architectural direction for complex electrical infrastructure. This fully remote role spans South Africa, requiring deep expertise in power electronics, control theory, and system integration across distributed platforms.

You will lead a team of engineers, translate business needs into robust technical solutions, and ensure scalability, reliability, and safety while driving technology strategy and architectural