Electrical engineer

Designs, tests and oversees electrical systems and equipment used in power, buildings, industry, transport or communications. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 3 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Electrical engineer do?

Designs, tests and oversees electrical systems and equipment used in power, buildings, industry, transport or communications.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR720 000 p.a.SeniorR1 140 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Circuit analysis · EssentialElectrical design · EssentialProblem solving · EssentialEngineering software · ImportantSafety compliance · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering — University of Cape Town

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Electrical engineer do?

Designs, tests and oversees electrical systems and equipment used in power, buildings, industry, transport or communications.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Circuit analysis, Electrical design, Problem solving, Engineering software, Safety compliance.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

3 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.