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The Talent Experts

Head of Department - Electrical

The Talent Experts

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Epping Industrial
  • Posted 05 Jan 2026 by The Talent Experts
  • Expires in 28 days
  • Job 2630036 - Ref AB
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About the position

Lead with purpose: Take charge of high-impact electrical projects and drive innovation across operations.

Is this you?
You're a natural leader with a high technical aptitude and a sharp commercial mindset. Known for your ability to manage complex projects, motivate diverse teams, and make confident decisions, you bring a calm presence and a strategic brain to every challenge. You thrive in fast-paced environments, balance quality with efficiency, and genuinely enjoy solving problems others shy away from.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
You'll be leading the electrical department with full operational oversight. Ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Your days will be a mix of project planning, site visits, technical reviews, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement. You'll oversee contract management, pricing, safety, quality control, and compliance. Driving performance and improvements across the board. It's a role with influence, variety, and visibility, where your expertise will directly shape success and growth.

Where you'll be doing it
You'll be joining a dynamic, industry-recognised electrical contracting firm with a strong reputation in large-scale commercial and technical projects. With over a decade of success, their culture is built on precision, collaboration, and a drive for continuous improvement. Their leadership is forward-thinking, and they're committed to excellence in both people and delivery.

What you'll need
A BTech or BSc in Electrical Engineering, along with 10+ years' experience in the electrical industry, preferably in senior project or operational roles. Project management qualifications and registration with SACPCMP or ECSA will set you apart. You'll need a solid grasp of contracts (JBCC, NEC, FIDIC), SHEQ and ISO standards, SANS 10142, and the ability to lead teams, manage risks, and deliver operational efficiency.

What you'll get
You'll receive a competitive salary package including benefits. Joining our client's dynamic team means being part of an organization that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Our client fosters a vibrant culture, exemplified by annual events like braai's and initiatives such as employee awards and vouchers, all aimed at enhancing employee morale and engagement. Through implementing programs and demonstrating a commitment to incentivizing teams, employees are empowered to excel and thrive in their roles, fostering a culture of growth and success within the organization.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Angelique on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]

We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have.

We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

Desired Skills:

  • Electrical
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Operations Management
  • Operations
  • ops manager
  • operations manager

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

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The Talent Experts

About the agency

With more than 60 years’ combined experience in the recruitment industry, The Talent Experts is a specialist permanent recruitment consultancy working across industry; with a focus on finding elusive, scarce-skill business talent in complex and niche sectors. We aim to create quality relationships between ourselves, our clients, and ultimately between long-term employee and employer partners. In doing so our goal is to help people achieve their ambitions, help businesses flourish, and improve the world we live in through positive and passionate connections. Your success is our business. We will always ensure our service to you is at the highest standard.

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