Electrical Engineer

Role: Electrical Engineer. Location: Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Newcastle operation, and this Electrical Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.

Practically speaking, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Newcastle operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Newcastle also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Electrical Engineer to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Newcastle offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in KwaZulu-Natal.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Newcastle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Newcastle team member.

Your Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Newcastle office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Equally, the team mix in Newcastle reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Beyond that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Newcastle.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, the environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Newcastle site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off

What You’ll Need

• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.