Electrical Project Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026241/Wes

Date posted:

Monday, May 25, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

450000 Annually

SUMMARY:

A well-established and growing industrial automation and systems integration business is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects within the FMCG and Food and Beverage sector, including exposure to international project delivery.

POSITION INFO:

Electrical Project Engineer – Industrial Automation (FMCG / Food & Beverage)
Pretoria, Gauteng

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage detailed project schedules aligned to client and internal timelines
Generate and review electrical drawings, ensuring strict documentation and revision control
Compile project databooks for quality inspections and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
Coordinate and manage on-site teams, including technicians and apprentices
Prepare procurement packages, obtain supplier quotations, and manage material delivery timelines
Monitor project budgets and manage scope changes and engineering change requests (ECRs)
Liaise with clients, suppliers, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that project milestones are achieved
Provide structured project progress updates to management

Minimum Requirements:

NDip, BTech or BEng in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering (non-negotiable)
3–5 years’ experience in electrical project engineering or industrial automation
Proven experience with project scheduling, documentation, and drawing control
Experience with panel building, commissioning, and FAT processes (advantageous)
Ability to manage and direct technical teams on-site
Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure in deadline-driven environments

Advantageous Experience:

FMCG / Food & Beverage project exposure
PLC, E&I, or control systems experience
Eplan or electrical design software exposure
Experience working on international projects

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary package based on experience
Exposure to European and American projects
Opportunity to work within an established and expanding company
Long-term career development within a technically advanced environment

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