Senior Electrical Engineer (PrEng - Power Generation - Century City - Cape Town)
Kwena Human Capital
- Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior position
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Century City
- Posted 03 Jul 2026 by Kwena Human Capital
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2641805
About the position
Our client, a leading EPC focused on the Power Generation industry, is currently looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer (PrEng) to join their growing team based in Century City, Cape Town.
In this position, you will produce quality technical outputs which satisfy all requirements (Clients, Codes and Standards) by adhering to internal engineering processes. The position is a senior technical role requiring leadership qualities and will be part of the Renewable Energy Division.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc (Eng) or BEng degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
- Minimum 10 years' relevant multi-disciplinary project design experience, within the Power Generation Industry.
- Minimum 5 years' experience designing PV Systems.
- Working knowledge of OHS Act and the Regulations.
- Working knowledge of the Environmental Legislation.
- Working knowledge of SANS & IEC codes, Safety Management Standards and ISO 9001.
- Knowledge and experience with the South African Grid Code.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- LV and MV Systems Engineering (conceptual and detail design and development of electrical systems and networks)
- Design, specification, and execution of electrical systems for industrial plants
- Design of LV & MV Motor Control Centres
- Design of LV & MV industrial plant reticulation systems
- Design of DC plant and battery systems
- Design of renewable energy systems
- Design of protection systems
- Specification of Electrical Switchgear and Motor Protection Equipment
- Design of cable networks and distribution systems
- Lighting and small power designs
- Design of earthing and lightning protection systems
- Ensure design compliance with the South African Grid Code
- Managing the electrical interfaces with other disciplines
- Participation in and management of procurement and installation contracts and documentation, including tender evaluation.
- Assistance during the fabrication phase of all projects
- Assisting with tender compilation
- Project cost estimations (including the compilation of Bill of Quantities (BOQs)
- Compilation of tender scope of work.
- Assisting with testing and commissioning of electrical systems
- Mentoring of junior personnel
Competencies:
Knowledge:
- Technical report writing (understanding of technical documentation standards and formats)
- ETAP or DigSilent software (understanding of power system analysis tools)
- Microsoft Office applications
Skills:
- Good communication and technical report writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Use of ETAP or DigSilent
- Problem solving ability
- Planning, organizing, administration and time management skills
Behaviours:
- Ability to operate under pressure in a team environment
- Fast and accurate worker who is results driven
- Ability to work independently
- Good people skills
- Assertiveness
- Pro-active disposition
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including traveling to project sites
Suitable candidates are encouraged to send their updated CV to [Email Address Removed] for immediate consideration.
Desired Skills:
- Senior Electrical Engineer
- PrEng
- ECSA
- Renewable Energy
- Solar Projects
- PV
- Digsilent
- ETAP
- Photovoltaic
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
Kwena Human Capital
About the agency
INTRODUCTION
From our inception, we have grown steadily to become successful and highly respected suppliers of contract, temp and permanent personnel. Servicing a wide range of national blue chip clients drawn from every sector of industry and commerce.
WHAT WE DO
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Craft business solutions
Provide contract and permanent recruitment solutions
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"To create a corporate culture which empowers the individual, values individual contribution, celebrates the team, encourages personal development, and creates career opportunities for all personnel."
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Constant attention to detail
Prompt response to a request for assistance
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Highly skilled consultants with vast industry knowledge and business skill
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An increasing number of our clients are looking overseas for new sources of skilled and experienced candidates. Kwena Human Capital has extensive experience in overseas recruitment. We recruit staff on a temporary, contract and permanent basis and manage the key processes in each case.
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