Senior Electrical Engineer - Industrial Systems & Automation

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous leave allowance

Training opportunities

Rustenburg area exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Rustenburg team. The role focuses on the design, development, and optimisation of electrical systems for a variety of industrial applications, delivering high-quality engineering solutions and ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.

You will lead project execution, coordinate with clients and project teams, and support growth in the North West region, contributing to operational efficiency and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical engineering design and project execution.
• Proficiency in electrical design software and simulation tools; PLCs/SCADA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test electrical control systems and power distribution networks.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and protection calculations.
• Develop technical specifications, drawings, and project docs.
• Troubleshoot on-site and remotely with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to tailor solutions.
• Ensure designs meet national and international standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

SCADA

PLC programming

Project execution

Engineering drawings

Education

B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Rustenburg team. The role focuses on the design, development, and optimisation of electrical systems for a variety of industrial applications, delivering high-quality engineering solutions and ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.

You will lead project execution, coordinate with clients and project teams, and support growth in the North West region, contributing to operational efficiency and technical excellence.