Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006518/CVE

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, an electrical and automation engineering company, based in the Northern Suburbs is looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
Engineering qualification: Btech (electrical engineering – heavy current) / B.SC in electrical engineering / National Diploma (electrical engineering – heavy current)
ePlan 1-2 yrs experience
AutoCad Electrical 1-2 yrs experience
EC&I industry knowledge / experience
Electrical Panel Building experience 1 yr (advantageous)
Intermediate Excel proficiency
Basic Project Management skills (advantageous)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designing motor control centres (MCC's)
Generate QC documentation as per design
Generate parts list as per design
Generate IO list / cable schedule as per design
Liaise with panel building team / Workshop manager
Liaise with suppliers and clients
Re-issue designs as per workshop / site installation redlines

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