grid protection

2,115 grid protection job listings in South Africa. Find daily updated positions from leading job boards.


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Communicate Ct Full-time

    Communicate Ct is seeking skilled Protection & Control Engineers with experience in electrical power systems, protection schemes and grid infrastructure. This opportunity suits engineers involved in transmission, substations, renewable energy, utilities or critical infrastructure projects seeking exposure to complex power networks and high-reliability...


  • gauteng, za, Gauteng Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a skilled Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and implement robust electrical power systems for generation, transmission, and distribution networks.You will perform load flow, short circuit, stability, and protection studies using PSS/E, ETAP, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory, while developing equipment specs and...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Tshwane Full-time

    City of Tshwane seeks a Chief Testing: Primary and Secondary Network Testing Operations to lead the protection and testing activities across high- and medium-voltage networks.The role requires a relevant electrical engineering qualification, ECSA-advantage, and six years of energy network experience with supervisory exposure. Expect shift work and travel...


  • mpumalanga, za, Mpumalanga Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Mpumalanga invites an Electrical Power Systems Engineer to design, operate, and maintain the electricity distribution network around Nelspruit. You will work on grid planning, protection studies, and infrastructure upgrades to meet growing demand. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and at least 6 years'...


  • Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a skilled Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and implement robust electrical power systems for generation, transmission, and distribution networks.You will perform load flow, short circuit, stability, and protection studies using PSS/E, ETAP, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory, while developing equipment specs and...


  • east london, eastern cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a skilled Power Systems Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. You will work on design, analysis, and operation of electrical power systems for generation, transmission, and distribution projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power) with 3–5 years of experience....


  • Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our client’s fully remote team. The role allows you to work from a home office anywhere in South Africa, with presence in Klerksdorp, North West for coordination.You will design, analyze, and optimize complex power systems for critical infrastructure projects, mentoring junior engineers and...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a key contributor to South Africa's national grid infrastructure, is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Electrical Protection Engineer to join their esteemed engineering division in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal . This senior role demands extensive expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated protection...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Protection Engineer in Durban to design, implement and maintain protection systems for high-voltage grids. You will lead protection scheme development, coordinate relay settings, and oversee commissioning while guiding teams across KwaZulu-Natal.The role demands a Ph.D. or Master’s in Electrical Engineering...

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    Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 1 - R 2 Contract

    Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, ZA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Protection & Control) to design, implement, and maintain protection schemes and control logic for MV/HV substations and power networks.The role demands a Master's in Electrical Engineering, Pr.Eng registration, 7+ years of experience, and hands-on expertise with ETAP, ASPEN, and...


  • polokwane, limpopo, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Protection and Control Engineer for its client in Polokwane, South Africa. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced protection and control systems to ensure safe, reliable power delivery. The position offers a hybrid work model with remote flexibility and opportunities to oversee...


  • sandton, gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Electrical Protection Engineer to design, implement and maintain protection schemes for power transmission and distribution. You will evaluate faults, perform coordination studies and oversee relay testing and commissioning to safeguard the grid. This role requires deep expertise in protection relays and industry...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Protection Engineer in Pretoria to lead protection schemes for high-voltage systems. You will design, implement and test protection relays, coordinate protections, and mentor junior engineers on complex projects with clients in the infrastructure sector.The role requires a strong background in numerical and...


  • Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 invites a meticulous Power System Protection Engineer to join their critical infrastructure team in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, implement, and maintain protection schemes for substations, lines, and generation facilities to safeguard the grid.You will analyze faults, set protection relays, and ensure compliance with SANS, IEEE, and...


  • northern cape, za, Northern Cape Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 invites a meticulous Power System Protection Engineer to join their critical infrastructure team in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, implement, and maintain protection schemes for substations, lines, and generation facilities to safeguard the grid.You will analyze faults, set protection relays, and ensure compliance with SANS, IEEE, and...


  • Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer for an on-site role in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design, analyze, and commission protection schemes to safeguard the electrical grid, including relay configurations and fault studies.Extensive experience with PSS/E/ETAP and SEL/GE/ABB/Siemens relays is required. You will lead protection...


  • stellenbosch, western cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, invites an experienced Substation Protection Engineer to lead design, protection schemes, and testing for critical substations. You will select, configure, and test protective relays, perform fault analysis, and develop robust protection concepts for the grid. The role requires a strong background in power systems, relay...


  • Mtubatuba Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Power Systems Protection Engineer to design and implement protection schemes for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities, ensuring grid reliability and safety.The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) with at least 6 years of experience, strong fault...


  • mtubatuba local municipality, kwazulu natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Protection and Control Engineer to join our client in the energy sector. The role is remote with occasional site visits to Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining protection schemes for HV substations and power systems. You will work across the full lifecycle from concept...


  • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer for on-site work in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will design and maintain protection schemes for HV transmission and distribution, ensuring grid stability and safety.The role requires leadership, mentoring of junior engineers, and collaboration with planning and operations...