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electrical engineer jobs in africa

Talentix matches electrical engineers with companies hiring across Africa and the diaspora. Join the community once, and our team proposes roles that fit you.

10 questions, about 2 minutes. No job board to scroll: we come to you.

The role

As an electrical engineer, you design, install and maintain power systems, from building wiring to substations and industrial plants. You size cables and protection, draw single-line diagrams, and commission equipment safely. You also troubleshoot outages and supervise electricians on site.

Skills employers ask for

  • Low and medium voltage
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Caneco or ETAP
  • PLC and automation
  • Electrical safety standards
  • AutoCAD Electrical

Who is hiring

Power utilities, energy and renewables companies, mining operations, telecom operators, construction firms and manufacturing plants hire electrical engineers. Most roles are on-site or field-based, while some design and consulting roles allow remote work.

Background and career path

Most hold a degree in electrical or electromechanical engineering, and registration with the engineering board is required in some countries. You can grow into lead engineer, project manager or maintenance and energy manager.

Also searched as

  • Power engineer
  • Electrical design engineer
  • Electromechanical engineer

electrical engineer jobs by country.

Somewhere else? We recruit in all 54 African countries and the diaspora: tell us where you live when you join.

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how it works.

  1. 1

    Answer 10 questions

    One question at a time, about 2 minutes. No cover letter, no job board to scroll.

  2. 2

    Upload your CV in the app

    Download the Talentix app and upload one general CV. That is all we need.

  3. 3

    We find the right role for you

    Our team matches you with companies that are hiring, and you follow every step in the app.

questions.

Does Talentix post electrical engineer job offers?

No. Talentix is not a job board. You join the community once, and when a company hiring electrical engineers matches your profile, our team proposes the role to you in the Talentix app.

Is joining Talentix free?

Yes. Joining the community, using the Talentix app and the weekly training are free for every talent.

What happens after I join?

Download the Talentix app, sign in with the same email and upload one general CV. Our team then matches you with companies hiring electrical engineers, and you follow every step in the app.

Hiring electrical engineers? How does Talentix help?

Answer a few questions and book a 30-minute strategy call. We match you with the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

For companies

hiring electrical engineers?

You answer a few questions, and we match you with the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

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