LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Job Summary

Closely collaborates with the CEO, Corporate Director, Directors and Project Managers in directing, co-ordinating and exercising functional authority, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control, integration, and closing of the civil projects within his area of assigned authority. Drives the implementation of the South Zambezi and Khato Civils, Electrical Engineering Division’s vision of growth. Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling various project elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers and draughts people in the electrical department.
• Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial and industrial purposes using computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
• Collect information, perform calculations and prepare diagrams and drawings of electrical installations and circuitry.
• Provide preliminary drawings and/or samples to clients for selection and approval.
• Study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and scopes of work to ensure installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Ensure that completed works meet specifications and safety standards.
• Estimate labour, material and construction costs and prepare specifications for the purchase of material and equipment.
• Attend meetings on site.
• Supervise the installation, starting up, operation and maintenance of an electrical plant.
• Perform limited project management for electrical engineering projects.
• Produce design calculations, sketch drawings, and details of drawings using relevant software (Revit, Revizto, Dialux, ETAP, etc.) including checking and reviewing these prior to issue where completed by others.
• Assist the project manager in the preparation/review of project costs and risk assessments.
• Represent South Zambezi Engineering Services on factory acceptance tests and site testing & commissioning activities.
• Communicate the status of projects to internal directors and external stakeholders (clients) on an ad-hoc and formal basis.
• Carry out other duties as requested by management as the needs of the business may from time-to-time dictate.

Qualifications And Experience / Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar qualification.
• Registered with ECSA or any recognised professional body as a professional engineer.
• Experience managing a team of junior and senior employees.
• Minimum 15 years in engineering design, management, and construction.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in performing electrical/mechanical design.
• Extensive experience in design and construction of steel water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, abstraction works, and water treatment plants.
• Legal knowledge of Employee Equity Act, Labour and Employment laws, OHS Act, Design compliance standards.
• Knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, and various civil and water design software.
• Driver's Licence is essential.
• Quality Management: Ensure that there is ISO compliance.
• Regular inter-provincial and international site visits and meetings.
• Salary is negotiable.

Competencies And Skills

• Decision-making and accountability.
• Negotiation, influence, and persuasion skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and strategize to meet the long-term vision of the company.
• Attention to detail.
• Deductive reasoning.
• Oral and written comprehension and expression.
• Leadership and management capabilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Complex problem-solving abilities.
• Project management skills.
• Financial management expertise.
• Proficiency in relevant design software.
• Analytical reasoning and scientific acumen.
• Logical thinking.

If you are not contacted as a short-listed candidate within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Candidates are invited to submit a CV together with copies of certificates/driver’s licence (no original certificates). Applications that are received without copies of required documentation will not be considered.

Closing Date: 16th SEPTEMBER 2024
Advert Reference No: SZKC-HCIVIL

Completed applications can be e-mailed to the recruitment email address below by the indicated closing date.

To: SA.Recruitment@khatocivils.com or careers@southzambezi.com

South Zambezi and Khato Civils are equal opportunities employers. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race or disability.