Northern Cape: Specialist Electrical Engineer (electrical and instrumentation) (mining) posted by MECS Africa
Posted on 2025-09-21 00:00:00
| Employer | MECS Africa |
|---|---|
| Category | Engineering Management |
| Location | Northern Cape / Northern Cape |
Job Summary
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 Driver’s Licence — required
- 6–8 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
Skills & Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of electrical systems (low/medium voltage), engineering protocols, and industry standards
- Proficient in instrumentation, automation, industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
- Experience with SIS, SIL assessments, and calibration procedures
- Skilled in fault-finding, root cause analysis, and electrical troubleshooting
- Competence in cost estimation, budget management, and financial forecasting
- Familiarity with energy efficiency, sustainability, and industrial cybersecurity
- Strong leadership, communication, team development, and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and commercial decision-making ability
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