Senior Power Systems Analyst

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Critical infrastructure projects

Relocation assistance

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Power Systems Analyst to join our client’s team in Klerksdorp, North West. You will perform detailed studies, build models, and provide recommendations to ensure grid reliability and efficiency. On-site role requiring a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years’ experience.

You will collaborate with grid operators and planning teams, stay current with tech advances, and mentor junior analysts. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of power system analysis and planning experience.
• Proficiency with PSS/E, ETAP, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Willingness to relocate to Klerksdorp, North West.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power system studies (load flow, short circuit, transient stability, harmonic analysis).
• Develop and maintain power system models using industry-standard software (PSS/E, ETAP, DIgSILENT).
• Analyze system performance data to identify improvement areas in reliability and efficiency.
• Develop recommendations for system upgrades, protection settings, and operational strategies.
• Assess impact of new generation, load additions, and network changes on stability.
• Collaborate with grid operators, protection engineers, and planning teams to ensure system integrity.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Stay updated on evolving power system technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to outage analysis and post-event investigations.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on complex issues.

Skills

Power system analysis

Fault analysis

Protection coordination

Stability analysis

Data interpretation

Report writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a critical infrastructure provider, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Power Systems Analyst to join their team in Klerksdorp, North West. This role is essential for ensuring the stability, reliability, and efficiency of the region's power grid. You will conduct in-depth studies, modeling, and simulations of power system behavior, predict potential issues, and recommend strategic improvements. This is a crucial on-site position that requires a deep understanding of power flow, fault analysis, transient stability, and protection coordination. The successful candidate will work with advanced simulation software and contribute to long-term planning and operational strategies. If you are passionate about power systems and eager to make a significant impact on energy infrastructure, this opportunity in Klerksdorp, North West is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed power system studies, including load flow, short circuit analysis, transient stability, and harmonic analysis.
• Develop and maintain power system models using industry-standard software (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory).
• Analyze system performance data to identify areas for improvement in reliability, efficiency, and capacity.
• Develop recommendations for system upgrades, protection settings, and operational strategies.
• Assess the impact of new generation sources, load additions, and network modifications on system stability.
• Collaborate with grid operators, protection engineers, and planning teams to ensure system integrity.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports detailing study findings, analysis, and recommendations.
• Stay abreast of evolving power system technologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Contribute to outage analysis and post-event investigations to prevent future occurrences.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide technical guidance on complex power system issues.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Power Systems.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in power system analysis and planning.
• Proficiency with power system simulation software such as PSS/E, ETAP, or similar.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of power system fundamentals, including transmission and distribution networks.
• Experience with fault studies, protection coordination, and stability analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Experience working within a utility or grid operator environment is advantageous.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Klerksdorp, North West.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Exposure to critical national infrastructure projects.
• A stable and secure work environment.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.