Electrical Engineer – Continuous Improvement

Position Overview

A well-established national organisation is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Electrical Engineer – Continuous Improvement to provide technical expertise and support across its operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving electrical and automation systems, supporting energy-efficiency initiatives and providing technical guidance and training to relevant stakeholders.

This position reports to the Souther Region Operations Manager 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support relating to electrical and automation systems.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop and support energy-management and energy-reduction initiatives.
• Assist with the optimisation, reliability and efficiency of electrical systems and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and training to relevant stakeholders.
• Support automation, PLC, instrumentation and variable-speed drive applications.
• Participate in and support relevant technical projects.
• Contribute to renewable and alternative-energy initiatives where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should hold one of the following qualifications:

• BTech in Electrical Engineering
• BEng in Electrical Engineering
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering at NQF Level 6 or higher

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 5 years' practical experience in relevant technical environments, with exposure to areas such as:

• Electrical systems
• Industrial automation
• PLC systems
• Variable-speed drives
• Instrumentation
• Project management

Advantageous Experience

The following would be considered an advantage:

• Exposure to renewable or alternative-energy solutions.
• Experience in operational or production environments.
• Experience implementing energy-efficiency or continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate should be:

• Technically competent and solutions-focused.
• Thorough and detail-orientated.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to provide practical technical support and guidance.
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.
• Focused on improving efficiency, reliability and energy utilisation.

Confidentiality changes made

• Client name removed.
• References to the agricultural division removed.
• References to poultry/chicken products removed.
• SKOV Engineer removed as this could potentially identify the operational environment.
• Electrical Engineer positioned as the primary profession, with Continuous Improvement defining the role's focus