Senior Electrical Systems Engineer — On-Site in Klerksdorp

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid coverage

Pension fund contribution

Training opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer for on-site work in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, implement, and optimize electrical systems powering advanced manufacturing processes, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety across installations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years in industrial electrical engineering, with PLC/HMI expertise and AutoCAD Electrical proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, focused on manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMI development, and industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, motor control, VFDs, and control panel design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or similar schematic design software.
• Experience with industrial network communication protocols.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic troubleshooting approach.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment and production lines.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of new electrical systems and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues, minimizing production downtime.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, P&IDs, and system documentation.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, regulations, and policies.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, automation specialists, and production teams to integrate systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement preventative measures.
• Manage electrical spare parts inventory and maintenance schedules for critical components.
• Evaluate new electrical technologies and propose process improvements and cost reductions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Power distribution

Motor control

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial networking

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer for on-site work in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, implement, and optimize electrical systems powering advanced manufacturing processes, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety across installations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years in industrial electrical engineering, with PLC/HMI expertise and AutoCAD Electrical proficiency.