Engineer jobs in South Africa

Job DescriptionTo produce cost effective and technically sound Electrical designs within the required time frame to support project deliverables.Project Life CycleEnsure discipline strategy development during set-up to meet project deliverablesOffer general project support and problem solving on technical matters arisingUse knowledge of scope on current and recent projects to promote re-use of engineering where possibleReview key discipline documentation and drawings produced on projectsDevelop electrical strategy and design criteria to suit the unique project / client requirementsGenerate post-project feedbackDesignReview and Approve Cable schedules that list all cable details and lengthsGenerate scope of work specifications with technical requirements for each packageAssist in developing, managing and controlling the discipline cost and man-hour estimatesProduce discipline specific designs according to schedule and budgetMaintain effective engineering input / output of design officeClient RelationshipMaintain effective inter-discipline requirementsManage and interface with Clients, suppliers and contractors to meet project objectivesProvide suggestions for improving internal work methods and procedures on an ad-hoc basis.Quality and SafetyRegularly review and contribute towards improvement of procedures and systemsEnsure all QA procedures and guidelines are followed in all daily activitiesParticipate in quality assurance auditsAdhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Professionally the successful candidate will be a B. Sc / B.

Eng. or B. Tech (Electrical) graduate and preferably registered with ECSA as a professional engineer.

Between 5 and 25 years' experience executing projects in the EPC / EPCM environment; ideally within the mining and minerals (preferred) or petrochemical sector.Project Management - Knowledge of basic project management methods and knowledge of all project life cycle phasesElectrical distributions & transmission - Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems & techniquesCables & Wires- Products and design techniquesElectrical control systems - Design, equipment and Systems.Design Criteria - Applications and improvements of technical knowledge into design criteria that suit project reqs.

And / or support the design of new components / equipmentTechnical Documentation -Ability to create, understand and communicate via technical specificationsPlant Layout development -Ability to lay out the plant in a functional, safe and cost-effective wayMaterials Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding materials and their properties used in engineering and manufacturing activitiesConstruction & Commissioning - Understanding of on-site construction work and commissioning with associated contractor and supplier interactionsCost Estimation - Understand cost of design (including cost of deliverables generation) and ability to estimate costs related to a project or specific activityBasic IT Tools -Office Automation and Graphic SoftwareProcurement - Understand project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain managementEngineering Calculations - Knowledge of engineering calculation techniquesInnovation & Adaptability - The ability to adapt to different environments (team, technologies, countries etc.) from a technical point of view, including ability to find out new possible technological solutions according to customer's needs.Quality Engineering - Knowledge of quality methods, management systems and procedures and / or understanding of quality features of products and partsQuantity Estimation - Ability to estimate quantities (volumes, dimensions, masses, weights etc.)CAE Software - Familiarity with CAE software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines e.g. AutoCADLegislation and Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law including the ability to integrate these standards.

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