Junior Design Engineer

Recruiter:

WatersEdge Solutions

Job Ref:

3156681429

Date posted:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Location: Onsite / Field-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Electrical Engineering

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with an innovative engineering and technology business to bring on board a talented Electrical Design Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career who is keen to grow, with the support of experienced mentors and hands-on training.

About the Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the design and development of electrical systems and components using CAD and electrical design software. The company is open to training and developing the right candidate, making this an ideal role
for someone with foundational electrical knowledge who wants to progress their career in electrical engineering design.

Key Responsibilities

Produce and update electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics using CAD software.
Assist in the design and development of electrical components, PCB layouts, and system integrations.
Collaborate with senior engineers on electrical projects from concept to completion.
Maintain design documentation, test specifications, and project records.
Contribute to troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement in the electrical design function.

What You’ll Bring

A National Diploma (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
1–2 years’ experience using electrical AutoCAD.
A strong interest in electrical systems design and willingness to learn.
Attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Nice to Have

Basic project management skills
Exposure to sectors like solar energy, data centres, or food and beverage processing

What’s On Offer

Structured training and mentorship to develop your electrical engineering design skills.
Opportunities to work on diverse projects and gain hands-on experience with modern electrical systems.
Supportive and collaborative team culture..

Company Culture

Our client values a culture rooted in passion, integrity, and customer focus. They seek team members who are enthusiastic, skilled, and committed to quality, believing that employees are their greatest asset. The environment encourages continuous learning, professional
development, and accountability as staff support each other in delivering solutions. Dependability and ethical conduct are central - both in internal relationships and in all client engagements.

If you have not been contacted with in 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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