Senior Electrical Design Lead — Innovation & Leadership

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Comprehensive bonus structure

Top-tier health insurance

Retirement plan

Leadership training

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Lead to guide the design engineering team. You will oversee the electrical design process, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in electrical system solutions.

You will review designs for accuracy, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape the strategic direction of the design department to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of electrical design experience with complex projects.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Expertise in power, control, and distribution design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical design engineers.
• Develop and enforce electrical design standards and best practices.
• Review designs, schematics and documentation for accuracy.
• Collaborate with project management and other engineering disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement in the electrical design process.
• Contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Power systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Lead to guide the design engineering team. You will oversee the electrical design process, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in electrical system solutions.

You will review designs for accuracy, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape the strategic direction of the design department to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.