SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

South Zambezi Engineering Services; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Centurion is seeking a Snr Electrical Engineer to oversee turnkey projects across Africa. The ideal candidate should possess strong management abilities, at least 15 years of experience in engineering design and construction, and necessary qualifications in Electrical Engineering. This position includes significant responsibilities in technical consulting and project administration, with a negotiable salary. Applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and qualifications by the deadline.

Qualifications

• PrEng (ECSA Registered as a professional Engineer).
• Experience managing a team of junior engineers.
• 15+ years in engineering design and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting services to customers.
• Conduct technical evaluations, support planning and design.
• Design and implement pumping systems for water treatment.

Skills

Decision making

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical reasoning

Education

B.Sc. or BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Electrical design software

Job description

Job Summary

As a Snr Electrical Engineer, you will be required to offer your expertise within the electrical engineering aspect on a number of turnkey projects throughout the African Continent. You will be required to be involved at the conceptual stage of projects to allow for accurate budgeting and project planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting services to our customers
• Produce and integrate engineering solutions/designs for asset creation on behalf of customers at various stages of project life cycle.
• The Candidate key functions will include the following:
• Interface with project managers and other engineering fields on the design and implement the project
• Conduct technical evaluations, supporting planning, design, and construction
• Perform project administration including preparing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, and completing progress reports
• Design and implement the pumping system of the water abstraction plant including the piping to the water treatment plant
• Design and implement the pumping system of the water treatment plant and assist in the construction of the water treatment systems e.g. Sedimentation tanks, Flocculators etc.
• Design and implement the chemical dosing pumping systems
• Design and implement the pumping system from the water treatment plant to the booster station
• Follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner that ensures personal safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees
• Advice, design and implement all the required mechanical structures of the water treatment plant.

Qualifications And Experience / Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc. or BEng in Electrical Engineering PrEng (ECSA Registered as a professional Engineer)
• Experience of managing a team of junior engineers
• Minimum 15 and more years in engineering design, management and Construction.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in performing electrical/mechanical design
• Extensive experience in design and construction of steel water pipeline, pump stations, reservoirs, abstraction works and water treatment plants.
• Legal knowledge of Employee Equity Act, Labour and Employment laws, OHS Act, Design compliance standards.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, MS Project, various Electrical and water design software.
• Drivers Licence is Essential.
• Quality Management Ensure that there is ISO compliance.
• Regular inter-provincial and international site visits and meetings.
• Salary is negotiable.

Competencies And Skills

• Can take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Can negotiate, influence and persuade stakeholders in projects to achieve positive solutions to any challenges which may arise
• Can troubleshoot and strategize to meet the long‑term vision of the company.
• The ability to see details at close range
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern
• Deductive reasoning- the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Oral and written comprehension and expression
• Leadership and Management
• Effective Communication
• Complex Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Expert in Relevant design software
• Pay attention to details
• Analytical Reasoning
• Scientific acumen
• Logical thinking

If you are not contacted as a short‑listed candidate within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Candidates are invited to submit a CV together with copies of certificates/driver’s licence (no original certificates). Applications that are received without copies of required documentation will not be considered.

Closing Date

16th SEPTEMBER 2024

Advert Reference No

SZKC-HCIVIL

Completed applications can be e‑mailed to the recruitment email address below by the indicated closing date.

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South Zambezi and Khato Civils are equal opportunities employers. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re‑assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race or disability.