Specialist Electrical Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and govern electrical and instrumentation maintenance strategies in alignment with production targets.
• Lead engineering governance and ensure compliance with legislative, technical, and industry standards.
• Provide technical support for both operations and project teams, including feasibility studies and design integrity checks.
• Benchmark and introduce innovative technologies and best practices across engineering functions.
• Manage and monitor contractors, vendors, and external providers to ensure delivery and safety compliance.
• Develop, lead, and support engineering-related improvement and optimisation initiatives.
• Engage with external energy suppliers and manage resource applications and allocations.
• Set goals, allocate tasks, and monitor performance of teams and contractors to ensure targets are met.
• Management of team: Identify skills gaps and manage training, development, and succession planning for team members.
• Compile and manage budgets, approve expenditures, monitor cost performance, and execute cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Honours or 4-year Degree in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 8) or minimum 3 year Degree in Electrical Engineering (NQF7)
• Professional Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer preferred
• Valid Drivers Licence required
• 68 years of experience in mining, heavy industry, or large-scale industrial projects
• Strong background in managing electrical and instrumentation systems, maintenance, and compliance
• Proven leadership and project coordination experience in multidisciplinary environments

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