Senior Electrical Engineer - Mining Ops Leader (Paarl)

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a hands-on, site-based role in Paarl, Western Cape. You will oversee HV/MV systems, lead maintenance strategy, and mentor junior engineers to ensure reliable mining operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy industry, Pr Eng registration, and strong leadership. This role demands extensive regulatory knowledge and a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years in electrical engineering with 5+ in mining/heavy industry.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA mandatory.
• HV/MV power distribution experience in mining.
• Experience with mine safety regs and electrical compliance.
• Willingness to reside or commute to Paarl and work shifts.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic electrical maintenance plans.
• Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of new systems.
• Ensure compliance with mining regs and electrical codes.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and contractor performance.
• Conduct root cause analyses of electrical failures.
• Provide technical leadership to electrical and maintenance teams.
• Specify and procure electrical equipment with cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain asset integrity via inspections and condition monitoring.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies for permits and certifications.
• Promote strong safety culture across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

CMMS experience

Condition monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a hands-on, site-based role in Paarl, Western Cape. You will oversee HV/MV systems, lead maintenance strategy, and mentor junior engineers to ensure reliable mining operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy industry, Pr Eng registration, and strong leadership. This role demands extensive regulatory knowledge and a proactive safety culture.