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Key ResponsibilitiesPerform routine maintenance and calibration of protection devices, metering equipment, and switching devices (LV & MV).\nConduct advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of protection faults.\nCarry out equipment repairs, replacements, and wiring for protection systems and switchgear.\nLead installation and configuration of protection relays, control systems, and metering equipment using OEM software.\nOversee FAT, SAT, and site commissioning of switchgear, protection, control, and metering systems, including relay testing, transformer tests, fault simulations, and communication checks.\nSupport MV/HV switching operations and isolation procedures in line with site standards.\nMentor and coach junior engineers, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.\n? Qualifications & ExperienceBTech or Degree in Electrical Engineering.\nProfessional Registration with ECSA advantageous.\nORHVS certification required.\n5+ years’ experience in:\nTesting & commissioning of protection systems and switchgear (380V - 33kV).\nFault finding and troubleshooting on electrical systems (380V - 33kV).\nRepairs, replacements, and wiring of protection systems and switchgear.\nRoutine maintenance of protection, control, and metering systems.\nFamiliarity with test equipment (digital secondary injection sets, CB analysers, ductors, thermal imaging, etc.).\nStrong understanding of MV mining networks, protection principles, and communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, etc.).\n For more engineering jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za\nIf you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. 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