Basic Requirements: Formal Tertiary education : N. Dip or higher in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Degree Drivers License : Code 8 required Languages : English (speak, read, and write) Afrikaans (speak, read, and write) Experience: Min 3 years experience in an Electrical Design capacity. Computer Literate Electrical panel building Field wiring of related hardware to panel Fault finding Fluid control systems (valves & actuators, etc) Extensive design experience in ePlan (including panel layouts and fluid control) Knowledge of electrical control hardware (including Power Supplies, PLC, Sensors, Actuators, Transducers, IO Devices, Printers, Scanners, IPC, Valves, Cables, Motor & Drive Systems, Plugs, Bus Systems & Hardware) Site Experience and/or project/team lead experience. Competent in doing full machine specifications and designs. Job Objectives: Must perform all the duties and tasks of an Electrical Designer with excellence Work within the design department team to deliver engineering designs and solutions specific to customer requirements and / or specifications on a specific project timeline basis Implement and maintain design procedures in order to improve design productivity and accuracy of design Improve the development of the design team in order to achieve the highest design standard. Ensure continuous improvement in design department and staying at the forefront of technology Achieve all job objectives with minimal input from Electrical Design Manager Personal development of the team help them grow as designers, and as people Seek opportunities to improve the productivity of the design department To deliver high quality machines to achieve customer specific requirements within project constraints Main Tasks and Responsibilities: This person is an Electrical Designer so he must perform all the required tasks for that position as well as Leading a design team to meet a projects technical and timeline requirements Set-up, control and ensure Design Timing is met as per project requirement Verify technical designs Promote "outside the box" thinking amongst designers Push designers to actively reduce costs and provide designers with suggestions and opportunities for cost savings Liaise with customer, if necessary, with regards to design concepts and or changes during the design phase Mentor, instruct, and uplift designers Proactively involved with the customer to ensure highly successful project outcomes This person must have the ability to instill his "uniqueness" on a project and when complete one must be able to see that he/she was involved in that project Holistic view of a project and its requirements in the interest of producing a better overall product. Special Knowledge, Skills & Duties: Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering principals and implementation Excellent technical problem-solving skills Good knowledge of electrical control system safety aspects and principles as well as risk assessment and safety performance level evaluation Up-skilling designers and nurture efficiency Ability to develop new ways of doing things Ability to present technical solutions to senior management and/or customer Strategic thinking and be able to foresee problems before they arise Understanding others who they are, what motivates them, and how to get them to perform at their best The ability to get others to do what you want them to do by making them believe it was their idea Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to work well under pressure Must have an understanding of what is required to lead a team and strive towards this Good people management, motivational and leadership skills Must practice good conflict resolution skills Provide an environment where designers feel enthused and want to perform and achieve personal growth Must be a good role model, and a leader that sub-ordinates would be eager to work under. Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please kindly consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted three weeks after submission/closing date.