Senior Electrical Engineer - Automation (Gauteng) (Permanent)

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Automation (Gauteng) Start Date: 2026-08-27 - 2026-09-26 Vacancy Type: Permanent PTA000089 Sectors: Engineering and Technical Information Technology Location: Gauteng , Tshwane (Pretoria) Salary: Employment Equity: NON-EE Brief: Senior Electrical Engineer - Design (Automation) (Gauteng) Travel within SA and overseas Salary: R1.4M+ CTC (negotiable depending on experience) Detail: We are looking for an ECSA-registered Professional (Pr. Eng / Pr. Tech) to join our team in a dual managerial and technical capacity. This role is perfect for a senior engineer who excels at industrial/mining plant design, MCCs, and basic PLC/SCADA architecture, but also possesses strong commercial acumen in cost management, tendering, and client contracts. Requirements / Qualifications: BEng Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent NQF (preference) or BTech/MTech Pr.Eng/Tech in Electrical Engineering 10+ years of post-qualification experience spanning hands-on site operations and electrical design infrastructure Proven proficiency utilizing industry-standard electrical design and simulation software packages Extensive experience in heavy industrial plant layout and engineering design environments Solid track record executing engineering designs specifically tailored for mining infrastructure and deep/surface mining operations Practical knowledge of Motor Control Centre (MCC) topology, layout design, and component specification Fundamental understanding of industrial automation, including the integration of PLC architectures and SCADA supervisory control systems Strong equipment and technical product knowledge across medium and low-voltage distribution hardware Deep operational understanding of SANS standards and regulatory wiring codes (including SANS 10142) Thorough working knowledge of statutory health and safety frameworks, specifically the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) Responsibilities: Lead, review, and execute complex electrical and automation designs, ensuring strict alignment with SANS standards, client specifications, and modern industry best practices Exercise strict financial oversight over project lifecycles, driving Capex/Opex cost management, variations control, and value engineering to optimize project margins Oversee workforce planning to ensure optimal utilization of engineering resources, while actively mentoring, coaching, and developing junior engineers and technical staff Authorize, review, and refine comprehensive technical Scopes of Work and specifications for integration into formal tender documentation Collaborate closely with clients during contract preparation phases, ensuring technical and commercial deliverables are accurately defined under standard engineering frameworks (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, or GCC) Supervise on-site testing and commissioning phases, ensuring the compilation of detailed, audit-ready commissioning reports and close-out documentation for client sign-off If you do not receive feedback in 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. 078 619 0724 show more... For more information please contact: Marelize Bester Apply