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Hitachi · Onsite · Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R0125464

Date Posted:

2026-09-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Technical Testing and Quality Assurance 

  • Support Test Engineers in conducting product, panel and system testing activities. 
  • Prepare standard test procedures, test records and technical documentation. 
  • Perform functional testing of protection, control, and substation automation schemes. 
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities with customers and stakeholders. 
  • Ensure all testing activities are executed in compliance with Hitachi Energy quality standards and customer requirements. 
  • Adhere to all safety standards, policies, and procedures while performing testing activities.

Planning and Execution 

  • Follow established work plans, schedules, and cost estimates within your area of responsibility. 
  • Support the timely and cost-effective delivery of testing and commissioning activities. 
  • Contribute to achieving project milestones while maintaining high-quality standards. 

Risk Management 

  • Assist with risk assessments to ensure safe systems of work. 
  • Identify potential hazards and participate in implementing appropriate mitigation measures. 
  • Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all testing and commissioning activities. 

Processes and Continuous Improvement 

  • Apply standardized engineering processes, procedures and testing tools. 
  • Ensure compliance with applicable external regulations, internal procedures and company guidelines. 
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency and safety. 

Site Support 

  • Provide support to Commissioning Engineers during site activities as required. 
  • Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and system verification activities at customer installations. 
  • Gain exposure to on-site substation and power system applications. 

Safety and Integrity 

  • Demonstrate Hitachi Energy's core values of Safety and Integrity in all aspects of work. 
  • Take responsibility for personal actions while contributing to a safe and collaborative work environment. 
  • Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and project stakeholders.

Technical Competencies 

  • Understanding of protection relays, protection and control schemes and substation automation systems. 
  • Experience with testing and engineering tools such as Omicron Test Universe and Hitachi PCM600 is highly desirable. 
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, relay settings, schematics and control logic documentation. 

Personal Attributes 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. 
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across project teams. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
  • Quick learner who can grasp new concepts, adapt to changing environments and effectively manage complexity. 
  • Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.


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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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