Job Description
The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical leadership and guidance whilst ensure that key technology projects, critical and complex customer technical support and scheduled technical obligations to customers are successfully executed within schedule. The role also contributes and inputs in system designs, proposals and compiling functional design specifications for new projects whist assuring that designs meet desired standards.
What you’ll do:
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and technicians., including training, and performance reviews.
- Providing technical assistance and crafting solutions for the business development in order to support the delivery of new projects and new opportunities.
- Energy and power meter framework design.
- EMS, AMR system design and commissioning.
- Facilitating metering systems FAT and SAT procedures and testing.
- Reviewing design documentations.
- Ensuring System integration and testing
- Quality assurance and control with particular emphasis on conformance to customer specifications
- Supporting field technicians
- Attending to complex clients queries in support of first line teams as a point of escalation
- Configuring hardware (servers, switches, gateways, power meters).
- Foster a strong engineering culture and promote best practices.
- Compile and provide automation framework of various complex reports, such as tariff analysis, section budgeting
- Oversee project implementation, ensuring plans are executed correctly and issues are resolved.
- Manage project scope, budget, and timelines.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose complex technical problems.
Your Expertise:
- Function related experience: 8-10 years
- Leading teams: 8-10 years
- Project experience: 8 years
- Proven experience in the electrical power utility and related industry segments
- A strong track record of achievement at Senior Management level (this must include financial results) for a period of no less than five years
Qualifications:
- Essential Qualifications:
- Matric Certificate
- Engineering Degree/Diploma
- Preferred Qualifications:
- A postgraduate management and/or technical qualification will be advantageous
- Eng
- Knowledge of AMR, AMI especially PME, ecWin, eEnterprise
- Project Management background
- Power Quality background
- Schneider Electric advanced PME
- Certified Energy Management (CEM)
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About Other Engineering Jobs in Gauteng
Career prospects for engineers in Gauteng, South Africa are typically strong across various industries, driven by the country’s growing need for infrastructure development and technological advancements. The demand for skilled engineers is often high, particularly in sectors such as technology, financial services, and manufacturing, which require innovative solutions to stay competitive.
Salaries for engineers in Gauteng can vary widely depending on factors like experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, junior engineers can expect salaries ranging from R600 000 to R1 million per annum, while senior engineers with 5-10 years of experience can earn between R1.2 million and R3 million per year. However, it is essential to note that actual salaries may differ due to company-specific factors such as budget constraints or regional variations.
Common skills for engineering roles in Gauteng include proficiency in CAD design software, programming languages like Python or Java, and experience with project management tools. Engineers often require strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities to work effectively in teams. Additionally, knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards is crucial, particularly in sectors such as construction or manufacturing.
The technology industry, financial services sector, and manufacturing sector are among the most common industries that employ engineers in Gauteng. Other sectors like infrastructure development and renewable energy also provide opportunities for engineers with specialized skills.
Career development opportunities abound for engineers in Gauteng, with many firms offering training programs, mentorship schemes, and opportunities for advancement to senior roles. Typically, engineers can expect to progress to team lead or manager positions within 3-5 years of experience, while senior engineers may take on leadership roles or move into specialized areas like research and development.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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