Head of Engineering
SET Consulting · Cape Town
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Start free — we apply for you →Head of Engineering – Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage (BESS) 
 Location: Somerset West, Cape Town Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time 
 About the Role 
 A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead and grow its engineering function across commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects . 
 This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of engineering standards, system design quality, and technical delivery. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority, supporting project delivery, tenders, and strategic decision-making while leading a high-performance engineering team. 


 Key Responsibilities 
 
 • Lead, mentor, and manage the engineering team across Solar PV and BESS projects
 • Own end-to-end system design for C&I and utility-scale installations
 • Ensure designs are bankable, compliant, and optimised 
 • Establish and continuously improve engineering standards, processes, and controls 
 • Provide technical input and leadership during project delivery and tenders 
 • Interface with clients, utilities, and regulatory bodies 
 • Support technical decision-making across EPC lifecycle phases
 


 Minimum Requirements (Essential) 
 
 • BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering 
 • 8–10+ years’ experience in renewable energy
 • Strong Solar PV design experience (C&I and/or utility-scale)
 • Proven experience leading engineering teams 
 • Solid understanding of BESS integration 
 • Working knowledge of South African grid code, NRS, and SSEG requirements 
 • Proficiency in PVSyst, Helioscope, and AutoCAD 
 
 Advantageous 
 
 • ECSA (Pr Eng) registration 
 • Experience in an EPC environment 
 • Exposure to hybrid systems (PV + BESS + generators)
 • Techno-economic or financial modelling experience
 
 Ideal Candidate Profile 
 
 • Strong technical authority with confident leadership skills
 • Commercially aware and solutions-driven
 • Able to balance engineering optimisation with real-world project constraints
 • Comfortable in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment 
 • Must be able to speak Afrikaans and English 
 
 What’s on Offer 
 
 • Permanent, full-time role based in Somerset West 
 • Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing renewable energy business
 • Competitive salary package aligned to experience
 • Exposure to high-impact renewable projects across South Africa and Africa 
 
 Apply by submitting your CV Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.