Job title: Senior E&I Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Mining and Minerals Processing
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Job published: 16 Jul 2026
Job ID: 45688
Contact name: Ernst Karberg
Phone number: +27128168733

Job Description

Redheads Engineering is assisting its client in the metals industry to find a suitable individual for the Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer permanent role within the EPC/EPS sector. The incumbent will be responsible for E&I and control systems project engineering, design, product development, procurement, installation and commissioning of company projects; locally and abroad

Qualifications:
▪ Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Pr.Eng/Pr.Tech
▪ Relevant postgraduate qualifications albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous
Experience:
▪ Minimum of 6-year experience within the field of E&I and control systems engineering and construction
▪ At least 4 years plant commissioning experience
Knowledge required:
▪ E&I (HV, MV & LV) and control systems design, deliverables, construction and application in large industrial plants
▪ Industry codes/standards and inter departmental practices and procedures
▪ In depth understanding of drawings, specifications, networks and communication
▪ Pricing, tendering and budgeting principles, tools and control
▪ Computer spread sheets and other MS office applications
▪ Safety consciousness and application of good practice health and safety
Skills:
▪ Self-starter, ability to work under pressure, results and delivery orientated
▪ Organisational skills like planning, project management and prioritising ability
▪ Commercial awareness and sound written and verbal communication skills
▪ Ability to interpreted written computer software and be able to design/develop from concept new control systems
▪ Interpret drawings and specifications for internal, client and contractor use
▪ Innovation in problem solving and creativity with new ideas
▪ Listening to, interpreting and understanding feedback from clients and team members
▪ Team leadership, Team player and interpersonal motivational skills
Responsibilities:
▪ Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards
▪ Planning, design, specification, costing, procurement, reporting, construction, commissioning and handover on E&I and control system packages
▪ Provide technical leadership to all dependent project disciplines
▪ Management of suppliers and sub-contractors
▪ Maintain the ECSA professional registration and manage own development