Marine Electrical, Electronic and Control Systems Engineer at AVI Limited

• We have an exciting opportunity for a Marine Electrical, Electronic and Control Systems Engineer based at the I&J Trawling Division in Cape Town’s Waterfront. In this role, you will be responsible for projects on the I&J’s trawler fleet and provide advanced technical support across a wide range of marine systems.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Technical Service Manager
Key Areas of Impact:

• Plan, execute, and close off marine electrical and electronic projects across the I&J trawler fleet.
• Determine project scope, budget and timelines and manage tender and procurement processes.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and internal teams during installation, refit and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance with quality control plans and safety standards.
• Provide advanced technical support and fault diagnosis for vessel electronics, propulsion and control systems.
• Liaise with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to resolve complex equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit project documentation, commissioning reports and cost analyses.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a marine engineering, vessel electronics, or electrical systems environment.
• Experience in navigation and communication equipment - Furuno, Simrad, Sailor and more.
• Understanding of control systems, propulsion electronics and automation systems.
• Exposure to electrical distribution, pump systems and motor control like star-delta, soft starters and VSDs.
• Experience in project coordination, installations or vessel refit work.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A formal Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Marine Engineering or Electronics
• Professional registration - ECSA or similar would be advantageous
• Project Management certification would be advantageous

We Will Also Consider Candidates With:

• Radio Technician or Radio Engineer backgrounds with proven experience in radar, sonar and marine communications systems.
• Experience from naval, offshore oil & gas or ship repair environments with transferable technical skills.