Senior Electrical Engineer

Recruiter:

Recruitpro Solutions

Job Ref:

Rec000339/DL

Date posted:

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – PRETORIA

Our client, a well-established engineering firm specialising in electrical design and industrial automation solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead their electrical engineering department.

This role is both managerial and technical, responsible for the planning, directing and coordination of professional electrical designs to meet client-specific requirements while ensuring compliance with relevant legal and industry standards.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Managerial: Manage and control the electrical engineering department and all associated activities Ensure all projects adhere to company quality systems and safety standards Monitor and support the electrical design team, applying industry best practices Ensure technical projects meet deadlines, eliminate waste, and remain profitable Team development planning and mentoring of drafts people and engineers Report risks and gaps in projects Technical: Review and sign off detailed electrical designs according to applicable standards and scope of works Align designs with industry best practices for cost management and safety compliance Liaise with clients on design specifications and requirements Prepare scope of work, specifications, bill of quantities, and tender documentation Compile data packs for manufacturing and software engineering phases Conduct site audits and compile compliance reports Complete and review detailed medium voltage and low voltage electrical designs Prepare and manage commissioning procedures and documentation Requirements: BEng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent NQF qualification (preferred); alternatively a Diploma or BTech\/MTech Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech registration in Electrical Engineering (highly advantageous) 10+ years' operational and design experience, including relevant design software exposure Strong knowledge of SANS standards and the MHS Act Solid technical product knowledge Basic knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems Industrial plant design experience Mining design experience MCC design (SANS) knowledge Location: Pretoria-based, with travel to project sites across Africa, South Africa, and internationally as required. For more information, contact: Danika | Recruitment Researcher | Email: |

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