Senior Power Systems Planner — Hybrid, Grid Strategy Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks an experienced Senior Power Systems Planner to forecast demand, plan grid expansion, and ensure long-term reliability of the power network across Gauteng and surrounds. You will use advanced modeling tools to evaluate investments and develop robust expansion plans.

The role requires a Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years in planning/analysis, with strong communication and collaboration across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems focus.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in power system planning, analysis, or operations.
• Expertise in power system modeling and simulation software (PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSCAD).
• Strong understanding of reliability, grid codes and market operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience with integrated resource planning (IRP) and long-term energy scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term (10–20 year) power system expansion plans considering demand growth and renewables.
• Conduct detailed load forecasting and generation adequacy studies.
• Perform power flow, stability, and reliability analyses using advanced software.
• Evaluate technical and economic feasibility of transmission lines, substations, and generation projects.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies, internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management and planning committees.

Skills

Power systems modeling

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks an experienced Senior Power Systems Planner to forecast demand, plan grid expansion, and ensure long-term reliability of the power network across Gauteng and surrounds. You will use advanced modeling tools to evaluate investments and develop robust expansion plans.

The role requires a Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years in planning/analysis, with strong communication and collaboration across stakeholders.