SCADA Engineer (Renewable Energy / Communication Network / Cybersecurity / Grid Code) – South Africa

Job Description:
Our client, a major renewable energy company, is seeking a SCADA Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. The role involves taking ownership of SCADA operations and functionality, ensuring seamless integration between sites, grid operators, and the central monitoring office. The successful candidate will have strong experience in communication network design, SCADA implementation, and commissioning within power generation environments.

Responsibilities:

• Specify minimum requirements and specifications related to SCADA systems and communication networks
• Conduct due diligence on relevant technologies to identify risks and opportunities during design phase
• Identify all communication interfaces, IP lists, and protocols for project and utility interfaces
• Participate in SCADA hardware design reviews, technology selection, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning
• Implement signals, analogues, alarm updates, and general configuration of the company SCADA software platform
• Ensure correct implementation of design and compliance with cybersecurity requirements
• Update SCADA and communication as-built drawings to align site implementation with design
• Provide EPC with lessons learned for future projects
• Support Grid Code compliance through signal point-to-point testing and SCADA functionality testing for plants in construction and operation

Qualification and Skill:

• B. Eng in Electrical Engineering
• MCSE, N+, CCNA or relevant IT qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Communication Network Design and SCADA implementation
• Experience commissioning communication networks and SCADA software
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and drawings
• Experience in power generation advantageous
• Strong IT and networking knowledge (IP protocols, DNP3, Modbus, Serial, IEC61850)
• IT infrastructure or operations management experience

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work in a flexible, diverse, and international environment
• Be part of an innovative and ambitious company in a growing industry

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Muhammad Ali Kathree
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

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