Lead Electrical Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027757/LI

Date posted:

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a leader by nature; an electrical engineer as well, with a love for electrical design functions, wiring design, controller integration while overseeing project execution, resource allocation and team performance? Then this is an exciting opportunity for you to show the world what you’re made of and shape the future of tomorrow.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

Develop and lead a cohesive electrical design team
Implement strategies to optimize team performance and collaboration
Perform CAD design tasks, including 3D modelling and the creation of 2D drawings
Maintain accurate product data within customer PDM systems.
Support customer order engineering requests and prioritize design projects
Ensure efficient utilization of design resources based on customer requirements
Maintain and establish strong customer relationships to prioritize design resource allocation
Assess results for comparison against customer requirements and design standards
Manage project timelines to achieve milestones and promptly address deviations.

Requirements:

Minimum 15+ years of post-graduate engineering design experience, (preferably wiring design and controller integration in electrical design)
Capable of leveraging AI-enabled engineering and digital tools
Open to travel internationally
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Attention to detail

Qualification:

BEng, BSc or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact LISA QIRAAN MGUQULWA on , quoting the Ref: CTE027757.

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