Junior Engineering Assistant

Company: Winding Technologies
Closing date: 16 October 2026

About the Role

Winding Technologies is hiring a Junior Engineering Assistant to support the Engineering Manager with daily administrative, project and technical tasks. This is a hands-on entry-level position for someone who wants to build a career in transformer engineering. You will work alongside experienced engineers and learn how transformers are designed, manufactured and tested.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with engineering calculations, design sheets and technical documents under supervision
  • Help prepare quotations, scopes of work, assessments and test reports
  • Capture and organise design data, test results and project records
  • Track project progress, deadlines and outstanding actions
  • Follow up with suppliers and coordinate with production, procurement and the test bay
  • Prepare meeting minutes, correspondence and progress updates

Requirements

  • A qualification in Electrical Engineering (N6 or S4)
  • Good numerical and analytical skills, with confidence in using Microsoft Excel
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and good communication abilities
  • Willingness to learn transformer design, manufacturing and testing
  • Previous engineering or manufacturing experience will be an advantage

What You Will Gain

You will get practical, on-the-job exposure to the full life cycle of a transformer project, from the first quotation to final testing. You will learn how the engineering, production, procurement and test teams work together to deliver a project. You will also build technical documentation skills that are valued across the electrical industry. For a recent Electrical Engineering graduate, this is a strong foundation for a long-term career in power equipment.

Who Should Apply

This role suits an organised, curious and reliable person who is comfortable with both numbers and paperwork. You should be able to follow instructions carefully, keep accurate records and communicate clearly with colleagues and suppliers. If you enjoy technical work and want to grow into transformer engineering, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Send your CV, copies of your qualifications and ID to the email address below. Please use the job title as the subject line of your email. Only applications sent by email will be considered.

No phone call applications.

hr@windingtech.co.za

Closing date: 16 October 2026

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