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Aug 11, 2026
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๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Electrical Engineers in South Africa: are you ready for your next big step in the Netherlands?


At Xelvin, we help qualified technical talent from South Africa build a new career in the Netherlands. Not only by finding you a job, but by guiding you through the full process: from your visa and paperwork to housing, Dutch lessons and support when you arrive.


We are looking for practical Electrical Engineers who do not only want to sit behind a desk, but who enjoy being involved in technical work, production, maintenance, improvements and the reliability of installations.


You could be a good fit if you:

๐Ÿ”น Speak Afrikaans and English well

๐Ÿ”น Have a Bachelorโ€™s, BTech, BEng, National Diploma or similar qualification in Electrical Engineering

๐Ÿ”น Have 2โ€“5 yearsโ€™ experience in an industrial, manufacturing, energy, mining, utilities or high-tech environment

๐Ÿ”น Have experience with electrical maintenance, fault finding, inspections, installations or technical improvements

๐Ÿ”น Have knowledge of motors, drives, LV/MV systems, panels, PLCs, instrumentation or production equipment

๐Ÿ”น Are practical, hands-on and able to work well with maintenance, production and project teams

๐Ÿ”น Are motivated to work abroad and grow long-term in the Netherlands


The type of profiles we are looking for:

๐Ÿ”น Electrical Maintenance Engineers

๐Ÿ”น Electrical Project Engineers

๐Ÿ”น Electrical Reliability Engineers

๐Ÿ”น E&I Engineers

๐Ÿ”น Mechatronics Engineers with strong electrical exposure

๐Ÿ”น Electrical Engineers with manufacturing or plant experience


Why do South Africans fit so well?

Afrikaans is closely related to Dutch. This helps a lot when you need to understand Dutch safety instructions, manuals, work procedures and signage on the work floor. For technical roles in the Netherlands, this often makes the adjustment easier and faster.


What does Xelvin offer?

๐Ÿ”น 1โ€“2 year contract, with the goal of long-term employment afterwards

๐Ÿ”น Full relocation support

๐Ÿ”น Relocation package

๐Ÿ”น Visa sponsorship / residence permit guidance

๐Ÿ”น Support for your spouse where applicable

๐Ÿ”น Dutch lessons

๐Ÿ”น Support with housing

๐Ÿ”น Guidance throughout the entire process

๐Ÿ”น Access to technical opportunities at strong Dutch clients


We know that moving to a new country is a big decision. That is why we walk the journey with you, from the first conversation to your first day in the Netherlands.


Do you know an Electrical Engineer who could be a good fit? Or do you feel it is time for your next step?


Send your CV to e.goss@xelvin.nl or message me directly.

Letโ€™s start the conversation. ๐Ÿ‘


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