Head of Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)

Status Staffing
📍 Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa 💼 Permanent 🕒 Posted June 30, 2026

Job Description

START DATE

: A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)


  • BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering

  • 8–10+ years’ experience in renewable energy

  • Strong Solar PV design experience (C&I and/or utility-scale)

  • Proven leadership of engineering teams

  • Solid understanding of BESS integration

  • Knowledge of SA grid code, NRS, and SSEG requirements

  • Proficiency in tools such as PVSyst / Helioscope / AutoCAD
  • Advantageous

  • ECSA (Pr Eng) registration

  • EPC environment experience

  • Hybrid systems (PV + BESS + generators)

  • Techno-economic / financial modelling

  • DUTIES:
  • Lead and manage the engineering team

  • Own system design across PV and BESS

  • Ensure bankable, compliant, and optimised designs

  • Drive engineering standards, processes, and continuou...
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    Job Details

    • Location Somerset West, Western Cape
    • Job Type Permanent
    • Category Other Management Occupations
    • Posted Date June 30, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 09, 2026