Senior Engineer, Electrical

Exxaro; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining and resources company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Grootegeluk Coal Business Unit in Lephalale, South Africa. This role offers an opportunity to work on transformative engineering projects while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for delivering expert technical support, managing project budgets efficiently, and fostering professional networks. The ideal candidate will have a BEng in Electrical Engineering, 6-8 years of relevant experience, and a passion for driving operational excellence in a safe and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: 6-8 years experience in maintenance, procurement, project engineering, and management.
• Recommended: Certification in Project Management.
• Essential: Certification of Fitness to be conducted by Exxaro.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert technical support in electrical engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with engineering designs and standards.
• Manage project budgets efficiently.
• Promote safety and health compliance in the workplace.
• Drive functional excellence through standardized processes.

Skills

Project budget management

Technical support

Knowledge of engineering standards

Network building

Risk assessment

Education

BEng Electrical Engineering

Membership with the Engineering Council of South Africa (PrEng)

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Join Exxaro Resources as a Senior Electrical Engineer in Lephalale at our innovative Grootegeluk Coal Business Unit. We offer a unique opportunity to work on transformative projects that drive business growth and promote operational excellence. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert technical support, uphold engineering standards, and manage project budgets efficiently. Your role will include safeguarding intellectual property, fostering vital professional networks, and enhancing technology capabilities to ensure project success. Exxaro is dedicated to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment that values safety, quality, and compliance. We cultivate a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous learning, making us an employer of choice for professionals eager to shape the future of engineering. Join us and play a pivotal role in pioneering the engineering landscape at Exxaro.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of expert technical support in electrical engineering projects, contributing to business growth and operational excellence.
• Oversee the execution of fit‑for‑purpose engineering designs, ensuring compliance with legislative and company standards.
• Manage project budgets efficiently, ensuring cost recovery and adherence to financial parameters.
• Safeguard intellectual property and expand professional networks to foster engineering advancement and collaboration.
• Enhance technology capabilities by keeping abreast of technological innovations and integrating them into business processes.
• Participate actively in professional forums, educational relationships, and innovation processes to maintain industry leadership.
• Provide technical support and direction to project teams and business units, addressing technical challenges and enhancing operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health, Environment, and Community policies, promoting a safe and healthy work culture.
• Drive functional excellence by standardizing and simplifying processes, promoting the sharing of best practices across the discipline.
• Support and align with Exxaro's values, leading by example and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng Electrical Engineering (Essential/Minimum)
• Government Certificate of Competence: Engineering (Recommended/Desirable)
• 6‑8 years of experience in maintenance, hazard identification, risk assessment, procurement, project engineering, contract, and project management (Essential/Minimum)
• Certification in Project Management (Recommended/Desirable)
• Management Development Programme accreditation (Recommended/Desirable)
• Membership with the Engineering Council of South Africa (PrEng) (Essential/Minimum)
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) To be conducted by Exxaro
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) To be conducted by Exxaro
• Proven ability to manage project budgets efficiently
• Experience in fostering professional networks and safeguarding intellectual property