Electrical Engineer Recruitment South Africa
PMG recruits Electrical Engineers across South Africa — plant and industrial electrical engineers, high-voltage and protection specialists, and grid and renewable energy engineers for manufacturing, mining and energy projects.
PMG Recruitment Services has been recruiting in South Africa since 2008. We work nationally, handle both confidential headhunting and multi-site recruitment, and assess every candidate against the realities of your business — not just their CV.
What This Role Covers
Depending on the role, Electrical Engineers may be responsible for:
- Electrical design, installation and upgrades
- Plant electrical maintenance and reliability
- High-voltage systems, substations and protection
- Grid connection and utility interface on energy projects
- Commissioning and testing
- Compliance, safety and statutory responsibility
What We Assess
Electrical engineering covers very different jobs. We assess the voltage levels and systems a candidate has worked on, design versus site experience, commissioning track record, sector background (industrial, mining, renewable or utility), and professional registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) or GCC where the role needs it.
Electrical Engineer Salary Benchmarks
Our 2026 South African Engineering Salary Guide puts experienced Electrical Engineers at roughly R45k–R72k per month CTC and senior engineers at R72k–R120k+. Protection and power systems specialists typically earn more.
Example Role Profile
See an example of the kind of Electrical Engineer role we typically recruit for: view the role profile.
Part of Our Engineering Recruitment Practice
Electrical engineering recruitment is part of PMG’s Engineering Recruitment practice and supports our Renewable Energy and Mining work.
Current Vacancies
Browse our current vacancies for open roles we’re recruiting for right now. If nothing matches today, submit your CV via the Candidate Portal and we’ll be in touch when a suitable role comes up.
How We Work
- We take a detailed brief on the role, the team and the business context — not just a job spec.
- We search and approach candidates, including those who are not actively looking, and assess them against that brief.
- We present a short, well-matched shortlist with context on each candidate.
- We support you through interviews, offer and start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit high-voltage and protection engineers?
Yes. HV, protection and grid-connection engineers are among the scarcest in the market, and we approach them directly.
Do you recruit electrical engineers for renewable energy projects?
Yes, for developers, EPC contractors and O&M providers.
Do you recruit electrical technicians and artisans too?
Yes, including electricians and instrumentation technicians.
Hiring an Electrical Engineer?
Tell us about the role and a consultant will get back to you with next steps — or browse our current vacancies if you’re looking for your next role.