Senior Industrial Electrical Engineer — Hybrid Automation

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Electrical Engineer for our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will lead design, installation, maintenance and upgrade of electrical infrastructure, with emphasis on automation, control systems and process optimization across state-of-the-art facilities.

Role blends on-site operations with office-based design. You will manage maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex issues, ensure safety compliance, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to capex planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA is highly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering within manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of industrial electrical systems (power distribution, motor control centers, automation).
• Develop and manage electrical maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and automation issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations (OHS Act) and environmental policies.
• Lead electrical upgrade projects, including equipment specification and commissioning oversight.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering teams to optimize performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Mentor junior electrical engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to CAPEX planning and budget management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Pr. Eng. registration (preferred)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley HMI

VFDs & motor control

Instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Electrical Engineer for our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will lead design, installation, maintenance and upgrade of electrical infrastructure, with emphasis on automation, control systems and process optimization across state-of-the-art facilities.

Role blends on-site operations with office-based design. You will manage maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex issues, ensure safety compliance, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to capex planning.