Junior Electrical Engineer (GMR 2.1 Support), Durban

Junior Electrical Engineer (GMR 2.1 Support)

Location: New Germany, Durban (KZN)
Industry: Property | Energy Wheeling | Embedded Generation

About the Role

A dynamic property and energy wheeling group based in New Germany is seeking a hands-on Junior Electrical Engineer to support the appointed GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) / GMR 2.1 Appointment responsible engineer.

This is a site-driven, practical role, not a desk-based design position.

You will work directly under the responsible engineer, supporting electrical compliance, infrastructure performance, and energy initiatives across multiple operational sites — while developing toward future GMR 2.1 competency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the GCC / GMR 2.1 appointee in ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Assist with site inspections, audits, and compliance reporting
• Participate in hands-on fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Support preventative and reactive maintenance planning
• Assist with implementation of energy solutions (solar, generators, backup systems)
• Work across multiple sites managing electrical infrastructure
• Liaise with contractors, technicians, and service providers on-site
• Maintain technical documentation, compliance records, and asset registers
• Monitor system performance, downtime, and operational efficiency

Minimum Requirements

• BSc / BEng / BTech in Electrical Engineering
• 0–3 years' experience in a practical/operational environment (internships included)
• Exposure to industrial, manufacturing, facilities, or site-based electrical work
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, distribution, and safety standards
• Willingness to work on-site and get involved in operational environments
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between sites

Non-Negotiable Fit

This role is not suitable for candidates with purely academic or design-based experience.

You must have had exposure to at least one of the following:

• Plant / factory environments
• Facilities or building infrastructure
• Electrical maintenance or site work
• Panels, distribution boards, generators, or similar systems

Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to MV/LV systems and distribution networks
• Experience with solar PV, generators, or backup power systems
• Interest in energy wheeling / embedded generation
• Experience working with artisans, contractors, or site teams

What This Role Actually Demands

• You will be in operational environments where failures have real consequences
• You will be expected to learn quickly and take ownership early
• You will be working under a high-accountability engineer — standards are not negotiable

If you prefer structured, slow-paced development, this role will frustrate you.

Why This Role is Valuable

• Accelerated exposure to real-world electrical operations
• Direct mentorship under a GCC / GMR 2.1 responsible engineer
• Fast-track development toward GMR 2.1 readiness
• Entry into the energy wheeling and embedded generation market, where demand is growing rapidly

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