Job Title: System Engineer (Protection and Automation Engineer) DG The Digital Grid is one of the leading global suppliers of products, systems, solutions and services for the economical, reliable and intelligent transmission and distribution of electrical power. The Section’s portfolio ranges from systems for the low-voltage and distribution power grid level to smart grids and energy automation solutions to power supplies for industrial plants and high-voltage transmission systems. What are my responsibilities? •Implementing projects within time, cost and quality parameters. •Transmission Protection and Automation scheme design – interpreting and translating customer requirements into a complete system as well as applying innovative approaches i.t.o products, technology and people •Testing of Protection and Automation schemes – be responsible to generate, testing documentation and perform testing at factory and commissioning onsite as required during project execution. •Providing customer support – the Protection and automation system engineer is required to perform post-fault investigations as required by the customer •Support Business development by Identifying Business opportunities and Market Potential in the Utility, Infrastructure, Industry and other market verticals. What do I need to qualify for this job? • Relevant Degree (BsC or B.Eng) in Electrical engineering • 5 + Years of Protection Design experience • 5 + Years Site Commissioning Experience (Essential) • Protection and Automation experiences - Design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation schemes (Essential) • Technical lead on project with overall technical responsibility • Good understanding of protection and substation automation technology systems • Registered as Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist with ECSA • Experience in working with Digsi 5 • Independent working style, highly flexible for global travel and going the extra mile • Several years of leadership experience in an African context • Excellent communication & professional networking skills • Strong intercultural sensitivity and ability to work with teams and stakeholders around the globe • Highly desirable professional experience outside of home country • Fluent in English • Valid Driver’s license • Valid Passport Location: Position based in Midrand Reporting Manager The successful Incumbent will report to the Head of Engineering Customer Service Our culture: Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success. The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. We care about your data privacy and take compliance with the POPI Act, GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. We ask instead that you create a profile in our talent community where you can upload your CV. Setting up a profile lets us know you are interested in career opportunities with us and makes it easy for us to send you an alert when relevant positions become open Organization: Smart Infrastructure Company: Siemens Proprietary Limited Experience Level: Experienced Professional Job Type: Full-time