Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Amotech Africa was established in the year 2012. Our core business is to provide reliable test and measurement solutions. We also have a lab that provides calibration and instrument repair services.

Amotech Africa is recruiting a Technical Lead – Projects & Services (Protection Engineer) who will lead the technical delivery of electrical testing, commissioning, protection, SCADA, and engineering services across all projects within the Services Department. The Technical Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring project execution and upholding quality and compliance standards in alignment with the company’s strategic direction.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Qualification in Project Management is an added advantage.
• Ability to lead or execute protection coordination studies using software (ETAP, DIgSILENT, CYME).
• Knowledge of power system components such as CT’s, VT’s, Meters, Circuit Breakers, Load Break Switches, Vacuum Contactor etc.
• Proficiency in protection relay configuration and testing tools.
• Strong understanding of power system protection principles and schemes.
• Familiarity with SCADA and communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, etc.)

Experience needed

• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in system protection and control engineering.
• Proven experience in Testing & Commissioning of MV/LV switchgear, protection relays, transformers, GIS/AIS, and associated systems.

Responsibilities or duties

• Lead the development of new electrical testing, protection, and SCADA service offerings to support diversification goals.
• Review and interpret MV/HV protection and control system designs, including relay settings, protection schemes, and wiring diagrams.
• Review and interpret OEM specifications, client requirements, and project standards.
• Lead technical aspects of projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and review project proposals, technical specifications, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and OEM partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Lead a team of project engineers (power systems protection & control).
• Ensure 100% QA/QC compliance for all technical deliverables in line with organizational standards.
• Develop testing and commissioning plans for MV/HV systems.
• Lead on-site testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of protection and control equipment.
• Prepare test reports and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide post-installation support and troubleshooting.
• Support tender preparation by defining scope, technical methodology, manpower estimates, and equipment requirements.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, OEMs, and stakeholder.
• Conduct technical presentations and training for clients and team members.
• Provide the commercial team with accurate technical inputs for proposals, SLAs, and bids.
• Identify new markets and technical opportunities in testing, commissioning, protection, and engineering services offered by AAL
• Ensure all designs and installations comply with international and local standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures, risk assessments, and technical work instructions.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and advancements in MV/HV protection systems.
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures.

• Lead the development of new electrical testing, protection, and SCADA service offerings to support diversification goals.
• Review and interpret MV/HV protection and control system designs, including relay settings, protection schemes, and wiring diagrams.
• Review and interpret OEM specifications, client requirements, and project standards.
• Lead technical aspects of projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and review project proposals, technical specifications, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and OEM partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Lead a team of project engineers (power systems protection & control).
• Ensure 100% QA/QC compliance for all technical deliverables in line with organizational standards.
• Develop testing and commissioning plans for MV/HV systems.
• Lead on-site testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of protection and control equipment.
• Prepare test reports and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide post-installation support and troubleshooting.
• Support tender preparation by defining scope, technical methodology, manpower estimates, and equipment requirements.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, OEMs, and stakeholder.
• Conduct technical presentations and training for clients and team members.
• Provide the commercial team with accurate technical inputs for proposals, SLAs, and bids.
• Identify new markets and technical opportunities in testing, commissioning, protection, and engineering services offered by AAL
• Ensure all designs and installations comply with international and local standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures, risk assessments, and technical work instructions.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and advancements in MV/HV protection systems.
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures.

• System protection and control engineering
• Testing & Commissioning of MV/LV switchgear, protection relays, transformers, GIS/AIS, and associated systems
• Protection coordination studies using software (ETAP, DIgSILENT, CYME)
• Knowledge of power system components (CT’s, VT’s, Meters, Circuit Breakers, Load Break Switches, Vacuum Contactor etc.)
• Protection relay configuration and testing tools
• Power system protection principles and schemes
• SCADA and communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, etc.)
• Project Management
• QA/QC compliance
• Troubleshooting
• Technical presentations
• Risk assessments

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Qualification in Project Management is an added advantage.