Senior Electrical Project Engineer — Pretoria Lead

Placements24

Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

32 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus
Medical aid
Retirement fund
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24, in partnership with a renowned engineering consultancy, seeks a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead critical electrical infrastructure projects around Pretoria. You will drive the full lifecycle from planning and design coordination to execution, monitoring, and handover.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical project management, strong design/commissioning knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with professional registration preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering project management.
  • Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects and budgets.
  • Knowledge of SA electrical codes, design, construction and commissioning.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites around Pretoria.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects.
  • Develop detailed plans, schedules, budgets, and resource strategies.
  • Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and regulators to hit milestones.
  • Manage risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee procurement of electrical equipment and services.
  • Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on site.
  • Monitor progress and prepare regular management reports.
  • Mentor junior engineers and site teams in Pretoria area.

Skills

Leadership
Stakeholder management
Electrical engineering
Project management
Budgeting
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree or PMP

Tools

MS Project
Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24, in partnership with a renowned engineering consultancy, seeks a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead critical electrical infrastructure projects around Pretoria. You will drive the full lifecycle from planning and design coordination to execution, monitoring, and handover.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical project management, strong design/commissioning knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management.

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