Electrical Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design and Development: Designing, developing, and testing electrical systems, components, equipment, and products. This may include power generation and distribution systems, control systems, electronic devices, and circuits.
2. Project Planning and Management: Participating in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling. Collaborating with other engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
3. System Analysis and Optimization: Analyzing electrical systems and components to identify inefficiencies, weaknesses, or areas for improvement. Developing and implementing strategies to optimize system performance, reliability, and efficiency.
4. Technical Documentation: Creating technical specifications, drawings, schematics, and documentation for electrical systems and components. Ensuring documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with regulatory standards.
5. Installation and Commissioning: Overseeing the installation, commissioning, and testing of electrical systems and equipment. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, codes, and standards during installation and operation.
6. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical problems, faults, and failures. Developing maintenance procedures and schedules to ensure the ongoing reliability and performance of electrical systems.
7. Safety and Compliance: Ensuring compliance with electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards. Implementing safety measures and protocols to minimize risks associated with electrical hazards and accidents.
8. Research and Development: Conducting research and development activities to explore new technologies, materials, and methods for electrical engineering. Staying updated on industry trends and advancements to inform design and development processes.
9. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders. Communicating technical concepts, requirements, and recommendations effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
10. Continuing Education and Professional Development: Pursuing opportunities for continuing education, training, and professional development to stay current with advancements in electrical engineering and maintain professional certifications.

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

• English is the normal language.
• Mandarin or Afrikaans will be preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Electrical Engineering field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / FEATURES

• Strong communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.