Senior Electrical Engineering Leader Power Systems Strategy

Placements24

Gauteng

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Leadership development
International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking experienced Electrical Engineering Managers to lead technical divisions and power systems teams in Centurion and Tembisa, Gauteng. These senior roles require strategic thinking, strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to manage large projects and diverse engineering teams.

Roles cover Centurion, Midrand, Midrand/Prestoria and surrounding Gauteng regions with hybrid/onsite arrangements.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years progressive experience in electrical engineering with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power generation, distribution, and control technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing strategic direction and performance feedback.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for electrical and power system projects, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle from conception through handover, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for electrical engineering initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability of electrical systems.
  • Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal departments to ensure project success.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Team mentoring
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Power systems knowledge
Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's degree with significant related experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking experienced Electrical Engineering Managers to lead technical divisions and power systems teams in Centurion and Tembisa, Gauteng. These senior roles require strategic thinking, strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to manage large projects and diverse engineering teams.

Roles cover Centurion, Midrand, Midrand/Prestoria and surrounding Gauteng regions with hybrid/onsite arrangements.

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