Head of Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)
Executive Placements · Somerset West
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Start free — we apply for you →A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent SECTOR : Engineering BASIC SALARY : Market Related START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering
- 810+ 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 continuous improvement
- Support project delivery, tenders, and technical decision-making
- Interface with clients, utilities, and regulatory bodies
Key Competencies
• Strong technical authority with leadership capability • Commercially aware and solutions-driven • Able to balance design optimisation with project realities • Comfortable in a high-performance, delivery-focused environment Requires regular travel to project sites across South Africa (and occasionally Africa)
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