Engineering

Electrical Engineer

Network Recruitment·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Engineeringentry-levelFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 20, 2026

Minimum Requirements BEng or BSc, BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering 0 - 3 years' relevant engineering experience Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (essential) Strong technical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Valid driver's licence advantageous Key Responsibilities Assist with the design, development and implementation of electrical engineering solutions Prepare engineering calculations, reports and technical documentation Support project planning and execution activities Conduct site visits and inspections where required Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and safety requirements What We're Looking For Strong academic record Eagerness to learn and develop professionally Ability to work independently and as part of a team High attention to detail and analytical thinking Afrikaans-speaking candidates who can communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders Should you not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in the position.

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Company

Network Recruitment

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 20, 2026

Created

October 21, 2026

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