Senior Protection Engineer

Ist; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions integrator in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of power system protection systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and must be professionally registered with ECSA. Responsibilities include developing protection schemes and mentoring junior engineers. This position requires 5–8 years of relevant experience in power systems and SCADA integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng) is required.
• 5–8 years experience in power system protection and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of systems.
• Develop complex protection schemes for networks.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project planning.

Skills

Protection and telecontrol systems design

Advanced fault analysis

SCADA / RTU integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng)

Tools

SCADA Systems

Protection relays

Job description

Company Description: ST (Integrators of Systems Technology) is a systems integrator operating in Sub‑Saharan Africa. We supply integrated, end‑to‑end solutions for Electrical and Telecommunications Utilities and Large Power Users in disciplines such as Advanced & Smart Metering Infrastructure, Fibre Planning, Geospatial Network Inventory Management, Protection and Control, Substation Automation, Transformer Monitoring & Diagnostics. Our partnerships and experienced team bring the best of the world to Africa, ensuring top‑tier technology solutions.

Role Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Lead the design, configuration, testing and commissioning of protection and telecontrol systems for transmission and distribution networks. Responsibilities include developing complex protection schemes, conducting advanced fault analysis, and ensuring safe and reliable power system performance. Report to the Engineering Manager, provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and support project planning, risk assessment, and client engagements.

Qualifications – Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (B. Eng / B. Sc Eng Electrical)
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng) is required.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Postgraduate degree or specialized training in power systems protection or automation
• Certifications or vendor‑specific training on protection relays (e.g., GE, ABB, SEL) and SCADA systems
• Project management or leadership training

Experience

• 5–8 years proven experience in power system protection, relay settings, commissioning, and substation automation
• Strong knowledge of SCADA / RTU integration, communication protocols, and power system studies is essential, with vendor‑specific training and postgraduate qualifications considered advantageous