Electrical Engineer – REF: JW398EX/2025 at Johannesburg Water

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organise, plan, and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously for effective implementation and project tracking. Organise, plan, and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously for effective implementation and project tracking.
• Conduct site investigations, verify existing services, and determine further investigations required to develop design solutions. Prepare preliminary design reports based on the site investigation conducted. Prepare detailed designs in accordance with accepted engineering practice.
• Present design reports to Senior Engineers, Operations, Infrastructure Planning and Project Management Unit. Liaise also with Operations in terms of their requirements and specifications. Compile Bill of Quantities and project cost estimate. Initiate a Contract handover meeting, receive and check all Contractual requirements on behalf of the Project Management Unit.
• Compile project tasks and milestone plans on MS Projects and track progress. Prepare project cash flows using available software. Monitor expenditure versus budget using available software. Ensure the project is implemented within Budget. Compile reports to request for additional funding were necessary.
• Ensure overall compliance with statutory requirements of OHS and the Environment by contractors. Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans. Report on issues that could impact the safety, and duration to the Project Manager. Provide mentorship support to Trainees and bursars towards their professional development.
• Engage and communicate the project scope and timelines to the project stakeholders. Manage and monitor the responsibilities of Trainees and Bursars to achieve goals and to work within budget, time and required quality.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Electrical Engineering/ Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
• Electrical Engineering Degree / Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical Engineering,
• Minimum 5 Years industrial MV and LV electrical, including Control and Instrumentation
• Experience related to the design and procurement of Pump stations/ WWTWs/ PRVs/ Water Metering/Telemetry.
• Computer literacy in the use of design packages such as AutoCAD/Revit/Bently/Inventor
• Valid Driver’s license and own transport