Power Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024982/Nthat

Date posted:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We’re recruiting on behalf of a client seeking a highly capable Electrical Engineer to support the development, performance optimisation, and lifecycle engineering of renewable and conventional power assets across Africa. This is an opportunity to join a technically strong engineering team involved in grid code compliance, plant optimisation, engineering systems development, and project execution.

POSITION INFO:

ob & Company Description:

Our client is a longâterm investor and operator within Africa’s power sector, with a diverse portfolio spanning gas, wind, solar PV, BESS (battery energy storage), and geothermal technologies.
The Associate Power Engineer will form part of the engineering team responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining sound engineering practices across operational assets, assets under construction, and new projects in development.
The role includes supporting plant engineering activities, performing grid code studies, developing simulation models, improving power plant control systems, participating in audits, supporting faultâfinding investigations, and managing engineering projects from concept to execution.
Frequent travel to site will be required.

Education:

BSc Eng / B.Eng OR MTech in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
Valid driver’s licence (essential)

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Experience & Knowledge:

Ideally 2 years’ experience in power system operations OR experience in consulting performing power system studies
Understanding of LV, MV, and HV electrical systems (practical exposure advantageous)
Experience with wind, solar PV, or battery storage plants (advantageous)
Knowledge of RMS/EMT dynamic simulations and electrical protection systems
Exposure to power system simulation tools (PowerFactory, PSCAD, StationWare advantageous)
Ability to read and understand IEC/SANS technical standards
Understanding of NERSA grid codes (advantageous)
Ability to interpret schematics

Software Skills:

MS Word & Excel (strong proficiency)
Exposure to MS Project & PowerPoint (advantageous)

Competencies:

Strong written and verbal communication
Excellent analytical and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
Self-starter who can operate independently
Strong collaborative and teamwork mindset
Attention to detail and structured approach to engineering tasks
Ability to present to technical audiences and train colleagues

Key Responsibilities:

Grid Code Compliance Support:

Assist in developing & maintaining PowerFactory / PSCAD models for wind, solar, and battery facilities
Perform grid code studies and support grid code compliance activities
Analyse power quality data and support power quality assessments
Assist in improving electrical plant control systems

Plant Engineering Support:

Conduct studies to improve plant reliability and performance
Support internal technical audits of systems and maintenance plans
Provide coaching and training to technical teams
Assist plant technicians with fault finding
Support root cause analysis investigations
Evaluate electrical components, systems, and applications
Participate in ISO 55000ârelated activities

Engineering Systems Development:

Administer StationWare configuration management
Assist in developing engineering systems to support operational assets

Engineering Projects:

Manage engineering projects through conceptual, design, and operational phases
Confirm component and system capabilities against project requirements
Develop technical specifications and scope of work packages
Conduct feasibility studies for new capital projects
Assist in supplier/contractor evaluation
Support project delivery within budget, schedule, and quality requirements

General:

Perform additional duties as required by the Power Engineer

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For more information contact:
Nthato Gumede

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