169 Engineering Professional jobs in South Africa

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Reporting to Technical Lead as telecommunications, you are responsible for acting as an engineer (design authority) for Telecommunication Projects on assignments varying in engineering complexity. Engineering discipline leads to small projects or portions of larger projects, completing engineering assignments efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements and the role includes oversight of the manufacturing process and includes commissioning and handover of the final project or product.

How you'll make an impact

• Technical contributions such as creating the engineering design concept or philosophy definition. Evaluating, selecting and applying standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform engineering assignments. Reviewing and approving design deliverables for telecommunication engineering and acting as the technical lead with the client. Providing technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Sales assist in creating proposals for engineering projects or programs through provision of bills of materials and estimated engineering hours for own discipline.
• Contract management as supporting Contract Managers in issuing claims.
• Planning and control as creating work plans and cost estimates for work in own area of responsibility and proactively manages this work to deliver the agreed program on time, on quality and at the targeted cost.
• Risk and opportunity management as ensuring completion of risk and opportunity assessments and the implementation of resulting actions for own projects and reporting early on any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management.
• Customer as acting as the Hitachi Energy technical lead for telecommunication engineering on a project. Interacting with customers and officials, contractors, and others. Attending project meetings and presenting specific aspects of engineering assignments. Ensuring that Hitachi Energy is presented as a professional organization in all interactions with the customer.
• Supply chain management as collaborating with the Supply Chain function to ensure that the technical requirements for equipment or services are communicated and agreed with potential suppliers and providing technical evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Processes and tools as accepting as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services and using standard processes and tools applicable to own area.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
• ECSA registered candidate or better.
• Experience in Telecommunication Systems including Fixed Line Fiber and Copper Networks
• Wireless Networks, IP Networking proficiency required.
• TDM Network Experience (SDH/PDH), MPLT-TP Knowledge and experience as project management is required.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

The opportunity
Reporting to Technical Lead as telecommunications, you are responsible for acting as an engineer (design authority) for Telecommunication Projects on assignments varying in engineering complexity. Engineering discipline leads to small projects or portions of larger projects, completing engineering assignments efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements and the role includes oversight of the manufacturing process and includes commissioning and handover of the final project or product.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Technical contributions such as creating the engineering design concept or philosophy definition. Evaluating, selecting and applying standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform engineering assignments. Reviewing and approving design deliverables for telecommunication engineering and acting as the technical lead with the client. Providing technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Sales assist in creating proposals for engineering projects or programs through provision of bills of materials and estimated engineering hours for own discipline.
• Contract management as supporting Contract Managers in issuing claims.
• Planning and control as creating work plans and cost estimates for work in own area of responsibility and proactively manages this work to deliver the agreed program on time, on quality and at the targeted cost.
• Risk and opportunity management as ensuring completion of risk and opportunity assessments and the implementation of resulting actions for own projects and reporting early on any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management.
• Customer as acting as the Hitachi Energy technical lead for telecommunication engineering on a project. Interacting with customers and officials, contractors, and others. Attending project meetings and presenting specific aspects of engineering assignments. Ensuring that Hitachi Energy is presented as a professional organization in all interactions with the customer.
• Supply chain management as collaborating with the Supply Chain function to ensure that the technical requirements for equipment or services are communicated and agreed with potential suppliers and providing technical evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Processes and tools as accepting as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services and using standard processes and tools applicable to own area.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
• ECSA registered candidate or better.
• Experience in Telecommunication Systems including Fixed Line Fiber and Copper Networks
• Wireless Networks, IP Networking proficiency required.
• TDM Network Experience (SDH/PDH), MPLT-TP Knowledge and experience as project management is required.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Our client is seeking a Pr Tech Eng (ECSA-registered) Electrical Heavy Current professional with 10–15 years of proven experience to join our client's team on a power plant project. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting detailed design reviews, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.

Contract duration: 10 months

Company Description

Vision Elevators (Pty) Ltd. delivers comprehensive mobility solutions across Africa. We manufacture, install, repair, maintain, and modernize various lift products, including elevators, escalators, home lifts, platform lifts, goods hoists, dumbwaiters, stairlifts, and equipment for disabled access. Established in South Africa in 2004, the company now operates in South Africa, Namibia, and Mauritius. We prioritize safety and security by adhering to SANS and EN regulations and hold an ISO 9001:2015 accreditation. Our offices are located in KwaZulu Natal, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, along with representative agents throughout Africa.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in JHB for a Field Engineer. The Field Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting, providing technical support, and conducting field services. Daily tasks include diagnosing and resolving technical issues, managing projects, and communicating effectively with customers to ensure top service quality and reliability.

Service monitoring process

Monitor call-out rate on jobs and resolve "sick units" on the different routes.

Monitor daily/weekly repeat calls to identify sick units and ensure resolution.

Verify if callbacks are chargeable or not based on the technician's opinion

Monitor units on shutdown report and assist in resolution to have these units placed back into operation promptly. Liaise with technicians, branch admin and procurement to ensure all measures are taken to minimize downtime

Manage technical teams to ensure all maintenance is being completed safely, timeously and to the prescribed/legislated standard

Monitor completion of the bi­annual and annual inspections completed by technicians. Ensure this is being done and recorded correctly

Service department assist process

Assist in solving more complex technical problems

Assist and travel to sites where technicians may be struggling with a call-out or repair

Assist with repairs if the technician is unable to complete the repair himself

Service sales and assessment process

Conduct project handover between construction and service departments

Assist Service Manager and Administrators with the preparation of quotations for repair work.

Conduct paid assessments and draft report of findings

Quality control and auditing process

Complete regular site visits to units on the service portfolio to monitor the quality of workmanship conducted by technicians

Monitor technician performance and recommend performance/disciplinary intervention to HR when required

Keep up to date with regulations/policies/procedures applicable to the maintenance and repair of the company's products. Make recommendations for upgrades in order to comply

Recommend training initiatives to improve service performance and customer satisfaction

Identify shortcomings and recommend improvements to the equipment/systems/policies that would result in better quality units and better service levels

Customer and sub­ontractor relationship management

Accountable for customer satisfaction and quality of service

Attend to difficult customer technical queries, technical reports or interventions when required

Accountable for sub ontractor quality and service performance

Develops and maintains a cordial and professional relationship with the customers and sub ontractors.

Thoroughly investigate and resolve all critical customer problems

People management/leadership

Accountable for people (service technician) development and well-being, and managing the performance of the team and individuals

Determines objectives, and plans as well as organizes, communicates, controls, and motivates the service team

Identifies field operative training needs and manages training plans

Ensure that all service technicians comply with safe work practices in accordance with OH&S standards

KPI

Performance measures:

Number of callouts reported monthly (pattern, increase or decrease in number)

Ensure a callout rate of 10% or less in your region

Noticeable improvement in service technician knowledge base and understanding (passed on from yourself). Measured by survey and reporting

Number of unresolved technician and customer complaints

Ensure not more than 1% of the units in your region are on shutdown. Attend to shutdown units are attended to immediately and put back into service within a maximum of 48 hrs.

Time taken to return units into service from shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in Troubleshooting and Technical Support
• Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Field Service experience and Project Management skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to on-site challenges
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in technical or engineering disciplines are beneficial
• Knowledge of lift products and mobility solutions is a plus
• Trade tested lift mechanic

About KONE
At KONE, we make people's journeys safe, convenient, and reliable through cutting-edge elevator and escalator solutions. As a global leader in the industry, we're passionate about innovation, safety, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. Join our dynamic team in Johannesburg and help us elevate the future of urban mobility

The Opportunity
We're seeking an energetic and skilled Field Engineer to join our maintenance team in Johannesburg. In this critical role, you'll provide technical expertise to resolve complex issues, support our maintenance technicians, and ensure the safety and performance of KONE's elevators and escalators. As a role model for KONE's values—Care, Customer, Collaboration, and Courage—you'll drive quality service and foster proactive communication with customers and end-users.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve complex technical issues assigned by the Technical Helpdesk (THD) on both KONE and various Non-Kone Equipment (NKE) products, providing remote and on-site support to maintenance technicians.
• Conduct technical due diligence for new equipment (KONE or competitor products) as requested by sales or supervisors.
• Identify and address technical issues or safety hazards in equipment to prevent callouts, creating sales leads where applicable.
• Perform tests and final inspections on KONE and non-KONE (NKE) elevators and escalators to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Provide feedback to the THD Manager on product improvements, repair needs, or methods to reduce callouts and enhance safety.
• Provide timely, professional feedback on all requests assigned to you by the THD Manager.
• Identify technical competence gaps for maintaining new equipment and communicate them to the Maintenance Supervisor or THD Manager.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with remote monitoring and alarm systems.
• Plan and manage workload effectively in collaboration with the THD Manager.
• Uphold safe working practices, adhering to KONE's maintenance and safety protocols to protect end-users and colleagues.

What We Are Looking For
Education

• N6 Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related qualification, plus an elevator trade test certificate.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in elevator installation and/or maintenance.
• Experience as a Field Engineer/Adjuster in the Elevator & Escalator Industry would be advantageous.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Knowledge of non-KONE (NKE) products is an advantage.
• Experience with escalator maintenance is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with teams and engaging with customers.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Available to travel on short notice to support teams with high-profile client requests or urgent requests in their respective regions.
• Available to work overtime for urgent requests on short notice.
• Ability to work independently from the line manager and coordinate with respective teams in their regions where support is provided.
• Attributes: Enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to safety and quality.

What do we offer?

• Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• Engaging job with a position description and clear targets
• Regular feedback through performance discussions
• Opportunities for individual development
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Flexibility, trust, and respect
• Value-based culture, behavior,s and ethics
• Sustainability and innovation
• Working for a successful organization

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an automated video interview. Please keep checking your emails for the link, which can sometimes land in the spam folder.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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Company Description

A local and nationally represented company specializing in the supply, installation and maintenance of products for the vertical lifting industry is looking for a qualified Field engineer who will be primarily responsible for servicing, preventative maintenance and repair work on Elevators and Escalators

Job Description

PLEASE READ THE JOB SPECS BEFORE YOU APPLY - YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE LIFT INDUSTRY

Role and Responsibilities

Service monitoring process

Monitor call-out rate on jobs and resolve "sick units" on the different routes.

Monitor daily/weekly repeat calls to identify sick units and ensure resolution.

Verify if callbacks are chargeable or not based on the technician's opinion

Monitor units on shutdown report and assist in resolution to have these units placed back into operation promptly. Liaise with technicians, branch admin and procurement to ensure all measures are taken to minimize downtime

Manage technical teams to ensure all maintenance is being completed safely, timeously and to the prescribed/legislated standard

Monitor completion of the biannual and annual inspections completed by technicians. Ensure this is being done and recorded correctly

Service department assist process

Assist in solving more complex technical problems

Assist and travel to sites where technicians may be struggling with a call-out or repair

Assist with repairs if the technician is unable to complete the repair himself

Service sales and assessment process

Conduct project handover between construction and service departments

Assist Service Manager and Administrators with the preparation of quotations for repair work.

Conduct paid assessments and draft report of findings

Quality control and auditing process

Complete regular site visits to units on the service portfolio to monitor the quality of workmanship conducted by technicians

Monitor technician performance and recommend performance/disciplinary intervention to HR when required

Keep up to date with regulations/policies/procedures applicable to the maintenance and repair of the company's products. Make recommendations for upgrades in order to comply

Recommend training initiatives to improve service performance and customer satisfaction

Identify shortcomings and recommend improvements to the equipment/systems/policies that would result in better quality units and better service levels

Customer and subcontractor relationship management

Accountable for customer satisfaction and quality of service

Attend to difficult customer technical queries, technical reports or interventions when required

Accountable for subcontractor quality and service performance

Develops and maintains a cordial and professional relationship with the customers and subcontractors.

Thoroughly investigate and resolve all critical customer problems

People management/leadership

Accountable for people (service technician) development and well-being, and managing the performance of the team and individuals

Determines objectives, and plans as well as organizes, communicates, controls, and motivates the service team

Identifies field operative training needs and manages training plans

Ensure that all service technicians comply with safe work practices in accordance with OH&S standards

KPI

Performance measures:

Number of callouts reported monthly (pattern, increase or decrease in number)

Ensure a callout rate of 10% or less in your region

Noticeable improvement in service technician knowledge base and understanding (passed on from yourself). Measured by survey and reporting

Number of unresolved technician and customer complaints

Ensure not more than 1% of the units in your region are on shutdown. Attend to shutdown units are attended to immediately and put back into service within a maximum of 48 hrs.

Time taken to return units into service from shutdown

Qualifications

Qualified Lift Mechanic

At Pragma, we provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy their working lives as much as their home lives. We foster a team environment in which each individual is recognised, valued and developed to support our company strategy. We encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you are skilled at spotting technical defects, can interact well with all walks of life and enjoy making a difference everywhere you go, then this role might be ideal for you. This role plays an integral part in the success of our service offering and makes you one of the main client-facing members in the team. Opportunities to travel locally, work independently, organise and control your work effort and facilitate change are some of the aspects that make this role interesting. A technical team is always available to assist you with any technical matter. Access to extensive training opportunities is available to help you grow your knowledge and career, and is key to future growth. It will also be expected of you to generate your innovative ideas and identify and/or contribute to great cost-saving initiatives.

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil Engineering)
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Field Engineer in the Oil and Gas / Retail Oil and Gas / Wholesale Petroleum and Petroleum Products industry
• A minimum of 2 years experience in the Oil and Gas industry is advantegous
• Valid drivers license
• Own transport (or access to a reliable vehicle)

• Perform routine site inspections on an SLA-based cycle
• Inspect assets as per inspection tasks during every site inspection
• Log maintenance calls for faults identified during every site inspection
• Over-inspect completed maintenance work during every site inspection
• Verify asset attributes, open calls and the asset register during every site inspection
• Build relationships with site personnel and the respective managers at all the client sites
• Assist the client in resolving critical problems identified
• Help resolve outstanding quotations and outstanding work
• Obtain purchase orders from the site's management for all related or outstanding work
• Use the available tools and technologies to perform duties

At Pragma, we provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy their working lives as much as their home lives. We foster a team environment in which each individual is recognised, valued and developed to support our company strategy. We encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you are skilled at spotting technical defects, can interact well with all walks of life and enjoy making a difference everywhere you go, then this role might be ideal for you. This role plays an integral part in the success of our service offering and makes you one of the main client-facing members in the team. Opportunities to travel locally, work independently, organise and control your work effort and facilitate change are some of the aspects that make this role interesting. A technical team is always available to assist you with any technical matter. Access to extensive training opportunities is available to help you grow your knowledge and career, and is key to future growth. It will also be expected of you to generate your innovative ideas and identify and/or contribute to great cost-saving initiatives.

Requisition ID:

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Yanacocha

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Located 800 km northeast of Lima, Peru, Yanacocha is South America's largest gold mine. The WTP Project consists of two of the largest acid water treatment plants in South America (the West one with capacity of 3,000 m3/hour and the East one with 2,700 m3/hour). Early works are currently being performed on site, preparing the permanent platforms and laydown areas for the East and West plants, in addition to the Class 2 estimate, Level 3 schedule and Execution Plan.

This role, you will be responsible for the organization and activities related to the construction team and subcontractors. Interpreting design drawings and specifications. Supervising the field verification of the materials. Providing technical direction to contractors in construction and design functions related to electrical and instrumentation engineering in a project area.

• Coordinating with engineering on constructability and design issues and monitoring the interface between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the workplace.
• Establishing a Design/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Field Engineer - Area Field Engineer, including an agreement on engineering deliverables.
• Being responsible for quantity taking-off, control, reporting, and forecasting, and ensuring implementation of project environmental control plans as required.
• Reviewing and providing feedback to project control documents on progress related to cost and schedule, and material receipt and warehousing reports to ensure delivery of correct materials.
• Developing project construction procedures. Planning and recommending procedures to be implemented by construction contractors to ensure that construction operations are within the requirements of the design and engineering specifications.
• Maintaining the construction engineering records for work history. Supervising the receipt, distribution, and presentation of drawings and specifications.
• Implementing controls on variables affecting job progress to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials, and equipment, and to ensure other corporate programs are fully utilized.
• Coordinating with the Field Engineer of the Main Electrical Area/FE/ Field Engineer of the Project for any work related to the contract administration and the activities that affect the contract administration operation.
• Verifying commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

Requires recognized degree in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation and 5-8 years of relevant experience.

• Technical knowledge of all phases of electrical construction equipment and instrumentation related to a single or multiple area.
• In-depth knowledge of construction activities as it relates to the disciplines of engineering, costing and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Experience in inspection and certification of electrical equipment, installation of instruments (bulk/commodity) by contractors.
• Experience in field work and electrical/loop testing. Knowledge of the Peruvian CNE.
• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements. Knowledge of the "Zero Accidents" safety program.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the responsibilities of the contractor/subcontractor contained in the subcontract documents.
• Previous experience supervising and managing subcontractors.

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