Senior Electrical Engineer (Pr.Eng) – Mining & Industrial

JVR Software; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager based in Pretoria with travel to project sites across Africa and internationally. You will lead the electrical engineering department, sign off designs, liaise with clients, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires 10+ years in the field, strong SANS/MHS Act knowledge, and experience with PLC/SCADA, MCC design, and industrial plant/mining projects. Travel will be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• BEng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification; Diploma or BTech/MTech acceptable.
• Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech registration in Electrical Engineering is highly advantageous.
• 10+ years’ operational and design experience with relevant design software exposure.
• Strong knowledge of SANS standards and the MHS Act.
• Solid technical product knowledge; basic PLC/SCADA familiarity.
• Industrial plant design experience; mining design experience; MCC design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the electrical engineering department and all associated activities.
• Ensure all projects adhere to company quality systems and safety standards.
• Monitor and support the electrical design team, applying industry best practices.
• Ensure technical projects meet deadlines, eliminate waste, and remain profitable.
• Team development planning and mentoring of drafts people and engineers.
• Report risks and gaps in projects.
• Review and sign off detailed electrical designs according to standards and scope of works.
• Align designs with cost management and safety compliance.
• Liaise with clients on design specifications and requirements.
• Prepare scope of work, specifications, bill of quantities, and tender documentation.
• Compile data packs for manufacturing and software engineering phases.
• Conduct site audits and compile compliance reports.
• Complete and review detailed medium voltage and low voltage electrical designs.
• Prepare and manage commissioning procedures and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Quality standards

Risk reporting

Client liaison

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

Diploma/BTech/MTech (alternative)

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

JVR Software is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager based in Pretoria with travel to project sites across Africa and internationally. You will lead the electrical engineering department, sign off designs, liaise with clients, and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires 10+ years in the field, strong SANS/MHS Act knowledge, and experience with PLC/SCADA, MCC design, and industrial plant/mining projects. Travel will be involved as needed.