Job Description

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Job Overview

Application Deadline:

2 November 2025

Job Location:

George, Western Cape

Job Title:

Electrical Engineer

Education Level:

Diploma

Job Level:

Senior

Minimum Experience:

5- 7 Years

Electrical Engineer position available in George.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed schematics, bills of material, and panel layout drawings in accordance with design specifications and established department design standards. Design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems. Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations. Produce high-quality designs using established company standards, while meeting applicable codes and assigned schedules. Stay current with applicable technology and safety standards, providing insight and guidance to others when called upon. Efficiently manage multiple projects at the same time. Aid production team during layout, assembly, and testing, resolving any issues relating to the design or bills of material. Continuously identify and investigate opportunities to improve electrical systems, components, and processes. Provide technical assistance to Applications Engineering, Sales, Service, and customers as needed. Collaborate with the US-based team. Communicate openly. Build relationships. Be recognised as an individual that can be trusted and work well with the team. Adhere to our core values: positive attitude, adaptable, accountable, self-motivated, and flexible.

Requirements:

National diploma, BTech in Electrical Engineering. 5+ years of experience. Experience designing low voltage (less than 1000V; 1ph and 3ph) industrial control panels; using programmable logic control systems, advanced control techniques using VFDs, cellular remote monitoring systems, and power monitoring software systems. Proficiency in AutoCAD-Electrical (version 2023 experience desirable), creating schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and other electrical engineering documents. Familiar with power distribution, HV high voltage reticulation & transformer systems (11,000V and 33,000V), and service switches. Experience with electrical enclosures and/or sheet metal fabrication is a plus. Strong computer skills; must be proficient with Excel; Microsoft Office preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Collaborate with the US-based team. * Experience in the water supply industry preferred but not required.