Electrical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Pro Tem Recruitment

Job Ref:

1674173771

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose

This position is responsible to plan, direct and coordinate professional electrical designs as part of the complete design process to meet client specific requirements.

Job Objectives

To plan and align designs to business strategies and objectives to ensure effective customer service.
To align designs with industry best practices to ensure effective cost management and adherence to safety regulations.
To ensure continuous improvements on the designs for optimal and cost-effective implementation.
To mentor and coach, the CAD operators and Engineers in training to ensure optimal utilization and development of these human resources.
To implement design initiatives upon completion of project scoping, tendering and contract preparation with the client.
To liaise with the respective clients pertaining to the design specifications and requirements to ensure client satisfaction.
To prepare the scope of work, specifications, bill of quantities and tender documents in line with the client's needs and requirements.
To compile further information for the manufacturing and software engineering phases of the project (ref a detailed 'data pack') to ensure successful implementation.
MCC design IEC61439 knowledge
Heat rise calculations
Equipment selection
Layout design
Lighting and small power design
Substation design
Cable racking design
Cable sizing
Equipment selection.
Legal electrical requirements
Transformer sizing

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Degree/ Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent
Pr Eng (will be an advantage but not required)
Must have excessive operational and design experience (inclusive of relevant design program exposure)
Exposure to Mining Industry
International electrical and instrumentation specifications and standards
SANS standards
MHS Act & OHS Act
Technical product knowledge
Knowledge of PLC and Scada systems
Industrial plant design experience
Mining design experience

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