Senior EC&I Design Lead - PLC/SCADA & Project Delivery

Keystone Project Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Project Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineering Lead based in Pretoria to direct EC&I design across projects, mentor teams, and ensure on-time, compliant delivery. You will own electrical and control system design from concept through commissioning, work with PLC/SCADA, and coordinate with clients while travelling as required to support project outcomes.

Role requires a B.Eng./BSc in Electrical Engineering with Pr.Eng registration and a proven track record leading

Qualifications

• B.Eng. / BSc in Electrical Engineering. ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.). Strong hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering and Design.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, Electrical and Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) systems.
• Proven experience leading electrical engineering/design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical engineering and design teams, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Take hands-on responsibility for electrical engineering and design across the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and review electrical designs, control systems and instrumentation solutions.
• Work with PLC and SCADA systems, including the design and integration of automation and control solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on EC&I projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients and other stakeholders.
• Resolve technical and design challenges throughout project execution.
• Lead commissioning activities and ensure successful project completion and handover.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet required technical, quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Client engagement

Communication

Hands-on design

Education

B.Eng./BSc Electrical Engineering

Pr.Eng.

Tools

PLC

SCADA

EC&I systems

Job description

Keystone Project Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineering Lead based in Pretoria to direct EC&I design across projects, mentor teams, and ensure on-time, compliant delivery. You will own electrical and control system design from concept through commissioning, work with PLC/SCADA, and coordinate with clients while travelling as required to support project outcomes.

Role requires a B.Eng./BSc in Electrical Engineering with Pr.Eng registration and a proven track record leading