SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to support the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of electrical protection systems. The role involves assisting with protection scheme development, relay settings, fault analysis, and compliance with industry standards. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will contribute to t...
POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to support the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of electrical protection systems. The role involves assisting with protection scheme development, relay settings, fault analysis, and compliance with industry standards. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will contribute to technical documentation, system studies, on-site commissioning, and troubleshooting while learning from senior engineers. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with 0–2 years’ relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt and grow in a technical environment. Exposure to protection and telecontrol devices, as well as ECSA candidate registration, will be advantageous.
What you'll do:
- Function related experience: 0-2 years experience.
- Hands-on experience during academic projects, co-op programs, or graduate internships is desirable.
- Computer literacy
- Ability to adapt and learn reasonably fast.
- Basic knowledge of communication protocols would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of engineering principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
- Strong technical document writing skills.
- Ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated solutions.
Your Expertise:
- Function related experience: 0-2 years experience.
- Hands-on experience during academic projects, co-op programs, or graduate internships is desirable.
- Computer literacy
- Ability to adapt and learn reasonably fast.
- Basic knowledge of communication protocols would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of engineering principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
- Strong technical document writing skills.
- Ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated solutions.
- Exposure to Protection and Telecontrol devices (GE, ABB, SEL, Schneider)
- Coursework or internships related to power systems, high voltage engineering, or industrial networks.
Qualifications:
- Matric Certificate
- BSc/B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering Degree
- Registration with ECSA as a candidate engineer is advantageous.
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to adapt and learn reasonably fast.
- Basic knowledge of communication protocols would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of engineering principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
- Strong technical document writing skills.
- Ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated solutions.
Other information applicable to the opportunity:
- Permanent position
- Location: Pretoria
- 5 days at Office and Client sites
- Travel: Local and International travel as and when required
Why work for us?
Connected Industrial Eco-systems:
The organisation provides Industrial OT solutions to drive sustainability of our communities. With a community of specialist OT system integrators who span across all industry segments in Sub Saharan Africa and OEM partnerships we are able to Design and Build as well as Optimize Industrial connectivity. Connecting people with trusted information and insights to drive responsible use of the world’s resources.
One of the leading Tech companies in the country:
- The organisation fosters an inclusive work culture, we collaborate and solve together.
- Great career development , an opportunity to work on great technology which creates value for our communities.
- Values based organisation , with bold and courageous people centred leadership.
- Opportunity to harness your skills and be innovative.
iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.
