Senior Electrical Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities Managerial Responsibilities - Manage and control the electrical engineering department and all associated activities - Ensure all projects comply with internal quality systems, safety standards, and best engineering practices - Lead, monitor, and support the electrical design engineering team - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and remain commercially viable - Coordinate electrical engineering services with other internal departments - Drive team development, skills planning, and adherence to procurement requirements - Identify, report, and mitigate project risks and gaps to executive management Technical Responsibilities - Review, approve, and sign off detailed electrical designs in line with applicable standards and scope of work - Plan and align electrical designs with business objectives and customer service requirements - Ensure designs follow industry best practice, cost efficiency, and safety regulations - Drive continuous improvement of electrical designs for optimal and cost-effective implementation - Mentor and coach engineers and draughtspersons to maximise technical capability and professional growth - Implement design initiatives following project scoping, tendering, and contract preparation - Liaise directly with clients regarding design specifications and technical requirements - Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, bills of quantities, and tender documentation - Compile detailed technical data packs for manufacturing and software engineering phases - Conduct site audits of existing client infrastructure and prepare compliance and advisory reports - Complete and review detailed medium voltage and low voltage electrical designs - Prepare commissioning procedures, documentation, and manage commissioning activities Qualifications - BEng in Electrical Engineering - Professional Engineer registration - Strong exposure to industrial plant and mining-related electrical design - In-depth knowledge of SANS standards and relevant electrical legislation - Working knowledge of medium voltage and low voltage systems - Experience with MCC design and IEC 61439 compliance - Practical understanding of heat rise calculations, equipment selection, and layout design - Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems - Exposure to international electrical and instrumentation standards - Familiarity with ETAP or similar electrical design and analysis software