Senior Electrical Engineer - Lead Design & Projects (Mining)

Recruitpro Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitpro Solutions seeks a seasoned electrical engineering leader to manage the department, oversee design and field activities, and ensure adherence to safety standards. The role requires guiding engineers, coordinating with clients, and delivering compliant, on-time projects across Africa.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in operational and design roles, with SANS and MCC experience, and registration in electrical engineering advantageous. Location Pretoria with travel.

Qualifications

• BEng or equivalent NQF is preferred; diploma or BTech/MTech acceptable.
• Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech registration in Electrical Engineering is highly advantageous.
• 10+ years operational and design experience.
• Strong knowledge of SANS standards and the MHS Act.
• Industrial plant design experience and MCC design (SANS) knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the electrical engineering department and related activities.
• Ensure projects comply with quality systems and safety standards.
• Monitor and support the electrical design team, applying industry best practices.
• Ensure technical projects meet deadlines, reduce waste, and stay profitable.
• Mentor drafts people and engineers; plan team development.
• Report risks and gaps in projects.
• Review and sign off detailed electrical designs per standards and scope.
• Prepare scope of work, specifications, BOQ, and tender docs.
• Conduct site audits and compile compliance reports; manage commissioning.

Skills

Operations experience

Design experience

SANS standards

MHS Act

Industrial design

Mining design

MCC design

PLC/SCADA basics

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent NQF qualification

Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech registration in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Recruitpro Solutions seeks a seasoned electrical engineering leader to manage the department, oversee design and field activities, and ensure adherence to safety standards. The role requires guiding engineers, coordinating with clients, and delivering compliant, on-time projects across Africa.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in operational and design roles, with SANS and MCC experience, and registration in electrical engineering advantageous. Location Pretoria with travel.