Eplan Electrical Design Engineer / Draftsperson

RPO's client is seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Eplan Electrical Design Engineer / Draftsperson to join their electrical engineering team in Alrode South, Alberton. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in Eplan-based design, a solid understanding of automation and control systems, and a background in developing electrical schematics for manufacturing, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed electrical schematics using Eplan (Electric P8, Pro Panel, etc.), including MCC, PLC, DB, and RIO layouts

• Prepare GA layouts, network diagrams, panel wiring diagrams, and related electrical documentation

• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control panels and systems

• Support the manufacturing team with technical input, design clarifications, and production-readiness of designs

• Create preliminary engineering proposals and technical documentation for new and ongoing projects

• Collaborate with project engineers to ensure electrical designs meet customer specs and industry standards

• Maintain compliance with SANS and IEC standards and ensure quality control in all design outputs

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in electrical design, drafting, and automation documentation

• Proficiency in Eplan and AutoCAD software (Eplan P8, Pro Panel, Electric P8 modules advantageous)

• Experience with MCC, PLC, and DB design and manufacturing

• Familiarity with major PLC brands: Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, or Mitsubishi

• Exposure to SCADA/HMI platforms such as WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk View, or Wonderware

• Knowledge of local (SANS) and international (IEC) electrical design standards

• Bilingual: English and Afrikaans preferred

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical qualification advantageous

• Age preference: 25–40

• Industry background in electrical engineering, ideally within manufacturing, mining, water treatment, or industrial automation

Ready to take on a challenge and find that dream job?

RPO Recruitment can help you secure your next opportunity.
Send your CV to manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com or visit rporecruitment.co.za
You can also connect with Joshua Murphy at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days. Otherwise, we’ll keep your details on file for future roles.