Senior Engineer

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

Sup000192/MJ

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing technical leadership and ensuring the successful execution of key technology projects, complex customer support matters, and scheduled technical obligations within agreed timelines. The role contributes to system design, proposal development, and functional specifications while ensuring quality standards, system integrity, and continuous improvement across projects.

POSITION INFO:

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and technicians, including training and performance reviews.
Provide technical input and solution development to support new projects and business development initiatives.
Design energy and power metering frameworks.
Design and commission EMS and AMR systems.
Facilitate FAT and SAT procedures for metering systems.
Review and approve technical design documentation.
Ensure system integration, testing, and overall quality assurance aligned with customer specifications.
Support field technicians with technical guidance.
Act as a technical escalation point for complex client queries.
Configure hardware including servers, switches, gateways, and power meters.
Compile and automate complex technical reports (e.g., tariff analysis, section budgeting).
Oversee project implementation, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are effectively managed.
Troubleshoot and diagnose complex technical problems.
Promote engineering best practices and foster a strong technical culture.

Qualifications

Matric Certificate
Engineering Degree or Diploma
Postgraduate management and/or technical qualification advantageous
Pr. Eng registration advantageous
Knowledge of AMR and AMI systems (including PME, ecWin, eEnterprise) advantageous
Project Management background advantageous
Power Quality background advantageous
Advanced PME certification advantageous
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) advantageous

Skills and Experience

8–10 years of relevant technical experience
8–10 years of team leadership experience
Minimum 8 years of project experience
Proven experience within the electrical power utility and related industry sectors
Strong track record of achievement at senior management level, including financial performance accountability (minimum five years)
Experience working with multinational suppliers and OEMs advantageous
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical capability
Project management and stakeholder coordination skills
Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and technical deliverables
Strong communication and client engagement skills

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