According to the 2014 World Energy Council’s World Energy Issues Monitor report, talent scarcity – particularly in terms of a shortage of future engineers and other energy-relevant skills – is one of the major macroeconomic risks and vulnerabilities keeping global energy leaders up at night.
“Additionally, there is a tendency to confuse skills and experience. Quite often, while we have access to qualified locals, what is missing is the experience. There just isn’t a labour market to enable people to get experience on the ground,” says Eric Léger, country president for southern Africa at Schneider Electric.
Bearing this in mind, Schneider Electric South Africa has launched a graduate programme for those students who want to become world-class engineers in the field of energy management. The company is offering five graduates the opportunity to participate on a three year structured programme with rotations to develop both engineering and business leadership skills. Programme participants will be supported and guided through structured mentorship from experienced engineers, and will have direct access to the company’s business leaders.
According to Phindo Mohlala, vice president of human resources in Africa for Schneider Electric, the company is looking for balanced candidates who demonstrate good technical and behavioural competencies; with a strong academic record coupled with a practical hands-on approach; good interpersonal and leadership communication skills to build relationships and work successfully in a team setting; from a highly driven change agent with an ambition to become a leading energy management professional.
“There will always be a place for bright sparks at Schneider Electric,” continues Léger. “The company has an ingrained heritage of innovation alongside corporate responsibility. We offer employees international opportunities and push them to participate in developing and promoting solutions to the world’s energy efficiency challenges.”
In order to apply, candidates will need:
• A B-Tech, BEng, BIng or BSc Electrical Engineering graduate degree (Light & Heavy Current).
• A BSc Computer Science graduate degree.
• A one page motivation letter entitled “Why I want to work for Schneider Electric South Africa”.
• An up to date curriculum vitae.
• The latest academic transcript for the completed engineering degree.
• A certified copy of their South African identification document.
Applications should be sent to: Kea Modiga, talent acquisition specialist at [email protected]
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