Electrical Engineer at Marvel Placement Consultant

Electrical Engineer (12 Month Contract)

• Our client is a forward-thinking mining organisation with a clear vision—to be a globally significant, low-cost producer of strategic commodities essential for a sustainable future. Their flagship operation is positioned on Zimbabwe’s renowned Great Dyke, combining a significant open-pit phase and a long-life underground mining component, supported by ongoing studies into expanding value through base-metal reef utilisation.
• They are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong mining-sector exposure and a minimum of 8 years’ electrical engineering experience to join their dynamic team. 
• This position will be based in Bryanston, Gauteng. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, design, implementation, and optimisation of electrical infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective power systems across all project phases.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng / BSc) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years’ electrical engineering experience within the mining industry (surface and/or underground experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems used in mining environments, including HV/LV reticulation, substations, MCCs, switchgear, power distribution networks, and plant electrical systems.
• Proven experience in the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure on mining operations.
• Familiarity with protection systems, SCADA, instrumentation, and automation/control systems.
• Understanding of electrical safety standards, mining regulations, and compliance requirements (SANS, MHSA, etc.).
• Proficiency in relevant electrical engineering design software and tools.
• Professional registration (PrEng/PrTechEng) with ECSA or progress toward registration is highly advantageous.
• Strong project management, contractor oversight, and technical reporting skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, review, and optimise electrical infrastructure for mining operations, including power distribution systems, substations, transformers, MCCs, and control systems.
• Support feasibility studies, conceptual planning, and detailed engineering design for electrical components of large-scale mining and processing projects.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical equipment to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and statutory requirements.
• Perform electrical load studies, network modelling, and system reliability assessments.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, mining, and processing teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, project schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments related to electrical works.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and external consultants to ensure quality and timely project execution.
• Develop and maintain electrical safety systems, procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Support operational teams with troubleshooting, optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives for electrical systems.