💼 Full-Time Position

Head of electrical engineering (renewable energy)

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Status Staffing
📍 somerset west, western cape, South-Africa
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Location
somerset west, South-Africa
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Posted
July 01, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Engineering
BASIC SALARY : Market Related
START DATE : A. S. A. P / Immediate Requirements 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 / Auto CAD 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 regulat...