Senior Electrical Engineer — Power Distribution Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Rustenburg to oversee electrical power distribution design, installation, and maintenance. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, drive major distribution projects, ensure standards compliance, and advance grid modernization initiatives in the region.

The role requires a Pr Eng with 10+ years in distribution engineering, strong leadership, and experience with ETAP/PSS/E; relocation to Rustenburg may be supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/BEng in Electrical Engineering is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• At least 10 years in electrical power distribution with 3+ years in lead/supervisory roles.
• Experience with distribution system design, protection schemes, and load flow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, engineering, and implementation of electrical power distribution systems.
• Mentor and manage engineering staff and technicians.
• Oversee project plans, budgets, and timelines for upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Analyze system performance and implement reliability improvements.
• Oversee fault analysis, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Coordinate with planning, operations, and construction teams.
• Manage vendor relations and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BEng Electrical

MEng Electrical (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Rustenburg to oversee electrical power distribution design, installation, and maintenance. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, drive major distribution projects, ensure standards compliance, and advance grid modernization initiatives in the region.

The role requires a Pr Eng with 10+ years in distribution engineering, strong leadership, and experience with ETAP/PSS/E; relocation to Rustenburg may be supported.