Junior Electrical Engineer Graduate Opportunity in Benoni
Unique Personnel · Benoni, Gauteng
Overview
Kickstart your electrical engineering career with a hands on graduate role in Benoni. You will get mentored by senior engineers while working on real projects in utility management, smart metering, electrical installations, and communications systems. This is a permanent full time position ideal for a motivated graduate who wants to grow into a technical management role within the energy and utilities sector.
About the role
This is an entry level development role designed to give you practical exposure to utility management, electrical engineering, communications infrastructure, metering systems, and technical operations. You will work closely with senior management, electrical technicians, and communication specialists to build a strong understanding of the company's technical services.
Through structured mentoring and hands on experience, you will progressively develop the skills needed to provide technical support, coordinate projects, oversee operations, and eventually lead the Electrical and Communications divisions.
Important: This is a permanent full time position based in Benoni. Only serious graduates seeking a long term career path in the utility, energy, metering, and communications sectors should apply.
Requirements
- A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Aptitude or willingness to develop competence in electrical engineering, utility and metering systems, and communications technologies
- Basic understanding of electrical distribution systems, LV reticulation, and MV systems
- Knowledge of power quality principles, metering technologies, and electrical protection fundamentals
- Familiarity with fault finding techniques and electrical installation standards
- Exposure to or interest in smart metering, AMR, AMI, and utility billing concepts
- Understanding of communications technologies such as cellular, LTE/4G/5G, IoT, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, RF, and networking fundamentals
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Highly motivated with a desire to learn and grow into a technical management role
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of electrical installations
- Participate in electrical fault finding and troubleshooting activities
- Support low voltage and medium voltage infrastructure projects
- Assist with metering, AMR, AMI, and utility management projects
- Help with electrical compliance inspections and reporting
- Support power quality investigations and data analysis
- Review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Participate in site surveys and technical assessments
- Assist in preparing engineering reports and recommendations
- Work alongside communications technicians during installations and maintenance
- Assist with communication equipment commissioning and troubleshooting
- Support remote monitoring and data acquisition systems
- Help with utility audits, consumption analysis, and billing anomaly investigations
- Assist with meter installations, configuration, and verification
- Support project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting
- Coordinate with internal departments and external contractors
- Provide technical assistance to clients under supervision
- Attend client meetings and site visits
- Participate in resolving customer technical queries
- Contribute ideas for operational and system improvements
Benefits
Company Events, 14th Cheque
Job details
- Organisation
- Unique Personnel
- Location
- Benoni, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a fantastic launchpad for a young electrical engineer. Unique Personnel has been placing candidates for over 50 years, so you are in good hands.
To stand out, tailor your CV to highlight any exposure to electrical installations, metering, or communications systems, even from university projects. In your cover letter, show that you understand the utility management space and are keen to grow into a leadership role.
During interviews, expect questions about electrical fundamentals, fault finding, and your willingness to learn. Brush up on smart metering and IoT basics.
Prepare a concise portfolio or transcript that shows your practical experience. Good luck!
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