An established player in the heavy lift, crane, maritime and abnormal transport sector is seeking a Senior Technical Sales & Market Development Specialist to lead the expansion of its footprint in the Western Cape.

This is a high-impact, strategic role focused on building a sustainable regional presence, unlocking new business opportunities, and positioning the organisation within the ports, marine, and industrial logistics market.

The ideal candidate will bring strong industry relationships across freight forwarding, shipping, and logistics, along with a deep understanding of port operations and complex project environments.

Role Overview

During the initial phase (first 2–3 months), the focus will be on market intelligence, strategy development, and regional setup, including:

• Analysing market opportunities across the Western Cape, including ports, maritime, logistics, crane services, and heavy transport

• Identifying key clients, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and EPC contractors

• Advising on the optimal location and setup of a regional operational yard

• Assessing fleet and equipment requirements for market entry

• Recommending team structure and operational footprint

• Laying the foundation for a sustainable and profitable regional operation

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional business development and sales strategy

• Identify and secure opportunities across ports, marine, mining, renewables, construction, and petrochemical sectors

• Build and maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and logistics providers

• Secure projects involving heavy lifting, crane rental, abnormal load transport, and specialised logistics

• Provide technical input and solutions for complex lifting and transport requirements

• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure successful project execution

• Identify and develop long-term strategic partnerships within the logistics and port ecosystem

• Contribute to building a high-performing regional team and operational presence

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience in technical sales, business development, or project logistics

• Strong exposure to ports, maritime operations, heavy lift, or abnormal transport environments

• Experience within freight forwarding or logistics networks is advantageous

• Established relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and port operators

• Proven track record in securing large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects

• Strong commercial drive with a natural ability to win and grow business

Additional Requirements

• Solid understanding of the Cape Town maritime, logistics, and port landscape

• Strong strategic thinking and market analysis capability

• Willingness to travel across the Western Cape and broader Africa region

• Ability to operate independently in a competitive, fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and commercial acumen

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and ethical standards

• Driven, disciplined, and results-oriented

• Strong leadership and team-building capability

A consulting engineering firm specialising in electrical infrastructure and substation design is seeking a Lead Electrical Substation Engineer (Primary Plant) to strengthen its engineering team.

This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for leading the design and delivery of HV power distribution and transmission substation projects, primarily within the Eskom Distribution environment, with projects typically ranging up to 132kV and occasionally extending to transmission-level substations up to 765kV.

The successful candidate will act as the technical lead on projects, coordinating engineering deliverables, leading design activities, and ensuring high-quality technical outputs that comply with applicable standards and client specifications.

The role requires an experienced engineer who can operate independently, take ownership of projects, lead junior engineers and designers, and engage directly with clients and stakeholders in a consulting engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Project Delivery

• Planning and design of HV power distribution and transmission substations and overhead lines (OHLs) ranging from 33kV up to 765kV.

• Lead the design and engineering development of electrical substation projects, including:

  • Primary plant layouts and drawings

  • Selection and specification of substation equipment

  • Equipment and construction specifications

  • Associated electrical calculations and studies

• Prepare concept and detailed designs and deliver complete design packages that comply with applicable local, international and client standards.

• Develop and approve project design documentation, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical specifications, and engineering reports.

• Prepare and present concept and detailed designs to client TEC/DRT forums for review and acceptance.

• Coordinate and integrate engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, designers and draughtsmen.

• Lead engineering teams to deliver projects successfully within design schedules and project timelines.

• Provide regular technical status updates to Engineering Managers and Project Managers.

• Review and approve engineering deliverables and ensure quality control across design outputs.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Engage with project stakeholders including clients, contractors and internal engineering teams.

• Present technical solutions and designs to clients and technical forums.

• Coordinate and review technical contract documentation.

• Conduct contractor design reviews and ensure compliance with project specifications.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide engineering support during the construction phase of projects.

• Respond to technical queries from contractors and project stakeholders.

• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) planning and execution.

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

• Attend and contribute to project and site technical meetings.

• Prepare final engineering handover documentation including as-built drawings.

Project Development & Business Support

• Assist with the preparation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), tenders and Requests for Quotations.

• Participate in business development and company marketing initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering design tools, processes and standards.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

• Apply relevant Safety Management Systems in all engineering activities.

• Participate in internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• BSc Eng / BEng in Electrical Engineering

Professional Registration

• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng)

Experience

• Approximately 7 – 10+ years of experience in the design and execution of distribution substations and overhead lines up to 132kV

• Eskom design experience is essential

• Experience designing transmission substations would be highly advantageous

• Strong experience in detailed substation design, including development of complete engineering design packages

Technical Knowledge

• Solid understanding of primary plant equipment technology, specification, sizing and selection

• Experience designing substation earthing systems using:

  • CDEGS

  • Autogrid Pro

• Strong knowledge of Eskom design standards and requirements

• Experience within a consulting, EPC, or Eskom environment

• Design experience on overhead lines would be advantageous

• Exposure to renewable energy technologies, including:

  • Solar PV

  • Wind

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Project & Engineering Management

• Strong experience managing engineering design deliverables across multiple projects

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Ability to manage stakeholders and technical project interfaces

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills

• Strong verbal communication and client engagement skills

• Ability to operate effectively in a consulting engineering environment with strict project deadlines

• Strong time management and organisational skills

• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and technical staff

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including:

  • Excel

  • Word

  • PowerPoint

  • MS Project

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Assertive and confident in technical decision-making

• Strong team player

• Able to take ownership of technical deliverables and drive project progress

Additional Requirements

• Willing and able to travel within South Africa and internationally when required.

Benefits / Incentives

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across:

  • Renewable energy

  • Distribution infrastructure

  • Transmission infrastructure

• Exciting career growth prospects within a growing engineering environment

• Youthful, dynamic and knowledge-sharing company culture

• Professional development and training support

• Annual performance bonus based on KPIs

• Lean reporting structure enabling direct technical influence

A growing consulting engineering firm specialising in substation and electrical infrastructure design is seeking an experienced Senior Substation Draughtsman to join its engineering team.

This role will support the delivery of Eskom distribution substation design projects, with a strong focus on outdoor MV and HV substations up to 132kV. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing detailed engineering drawings and supporting the engineering team in the development of high-quality substation designs.

The position requires a draughtsman with extensive Eskom-related substation drafting experience, strong technical understanding of primary plant systems, and proficiency in Bentley MicroStation.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed substation design drawings for Eskom distribution projects (up to 132kV).

• Develop drafting outputs including:

  • Primary plant layouts

  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)

  • General Arrangement (GA) drawings

  • Earthing layouts

  • Sections and elevations

• Ensure all drawings comply with Eskom Distribution standards and standard drawings.

• Interpret and work with different drawing language standards including:

  • IEC

  • Eskom standards

• Translate engineering drawings into Bills of Quantities (BOQs).

• Support engineers with technical drawing development and documentation.

• Maintain drawing quality and ensure consistency across project deliverables.

• Assist in managing drafting documentation and drawing registers.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• BTech or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a draughtsman

• Strong experience with Eskom Distribution outdoor substations up to 132kV

• Extensive experience drafting:

  • MV and HV substation infrastructure

  • Outdoor substation primary plant systems

Software

• Bentley MicroStation (preferred and highly advantageous)

• AutoCAD experience beneficial

Technical Knowledge

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong practical understanding of Eskom Distribution design standards

• Knowledge of substation primary plant equipment

• Ability to interpret and work with multiple drawing standards

Advantageous knowledge includes:

• LV and MV reticulation systems

• Small power and lighting systems

• Draughting of secondary plant schematics and protection drawings

• Exposure to renewable energy technologies, including:

  • Solar PV

  • Wind

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and drafting accuracy

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and standards

• Strong understanding of substation design documentation

• Ability to work within a consulting engineering environment with strict project deadlines

Working Environment

• Office-based role in Johannesburg

• Full-time position within a consulting engineering design team

• Opportunity to work on major electrical infrastructure and energy projects

About the Company

Our client is a growing consulting engineering firm specialising in electrical infrastructure and substation design. The team operates within a professional services consulting environment and delivers substation design solutions for utilities and Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

As the company continues to expand its substation engineering capabilities, they are seeking a Senior Secondary / Protection Engineer to strengthen their design team and support the delivery of complex grid infrastructure projects.

Role Overview

The Senior Secondary / Protection Engineer will be responsible for the design and delivery of secondary plant systems for substations, supporting projects ranging from distribution through to transmission networks.

This is a senior technical role within the organisation, requiring a candidate who can operate independently, take responsibility for design deliverables, and ensure compliance with Eskom and local utility standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the detailed engineering design of substation protection, control and telecommunications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design secondary plant systems for electrical substations
• Develop engineering designs covering:
  • Protection systems
  • Metering systems
  • Control systems
  • Telecommunications systems
• Prepare and review secondary plant design documentation
• Ensure designs comply with Eskom standards and requirements
• Deliver detailed engineering designs for substation projects
• Support the integration of secondary systems with primary plant infrastructure
• Produce clear technical documentation and reports
• Interface with internal engineering teams and clients when required
• Support engineering delivery within a consulting environment where deadlines and deliverables are critical

Minimum Requirements

Education & Professional Registration

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional registration preferred:
  • Pr Eng, or
  • Pr Tech Eng

Experience

• Senior-level experience in substation secondary plant design ( 8 – 10 years)
• Experience designing substations for:
  • Eskom, and/or
  • Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
• Strong knowledge of Eskom standards and requirements
• Experience within a consulting engineering environment is strongly preferred

Key Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong technical expertise in protection and control systems
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of design deliverables
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills
• Ability to perform in a deadline-driven consulting environment

Working Environment

• Office-based role in Johannesburg
• 5 days per week in-office
• Occasional travel to project sites or clients

The Vice President of Sales is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding the commercial and industrial solar PV and battery energy storage project portfolio. This role leads the sales function end-to-end, setting the commercial strategy, building and managing high-performing sales teams, and securing new EPC project opportunities. The VP of Sales works closely with engineering, project development, and executive leadership to ensure that projects sold are commercially viable, technically sound, and aligned with the company’s long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall sales strategy for commercial and industrial solar PV and battery energy storage projects, aligned with the company’s growth objectives.

• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing sales and business development team, setting clear targets, KPIs, and accountability frameworks.

• Drive revenue growth by securing new commercial and industrial solar and storage projects, including EPC and energy-as-a-service structures.

• Own the full sales lifecycle, from lead generation and client engagement through proposal development, contract negotiation, and deal closure.

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders across commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.

• Identify and pursue new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and repeat business channels to expand the project pipeline.

• Oversee the development of high-quality proposals, tenders, and RFP responses, working closely with engineering, finance, and legal teams to ensure technically and commercially sound solutions.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, project development, procurement, and operations to ensure sold projects are executable and aligned with delivery capabilities.

• Monitor and manage the sales pipeline, forecasting revenue accurately and reporting on performance, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.

• Ensure pricing strategies, deal structures, and commercial terms support profitability while remaining competitive in the market.

• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies within the solar PV and battery energy storage sectors.

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings, strengthening market presence and brand positioning.

• Champion customer satisfaction by ensuring strong handover from sales to execution and maintaining long-term client relationships post-contract award.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or similar postgraduate qualification is advantageous.

• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership within the renewable energy sector, with strong exposure to solar PV projects.

• Proven experience selling commercial and industrial-scale renewable energy solutions, preferably within an EPC or project delivery environment.

• Demonstrated success in closing complex, high-value energy projects and consistently achieving or exceeding revenue targets.

• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial solar PV systems, battery energy storage solutions, and project economics.

• Experience with various commercial structures, including EPC contracts, power purchase agreements, and energy-as-a-service models.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build, motivate, and retain high-performing sales teams.

• Advanced negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities, with confidence engaging at executive and board level.

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including the ability to assess project viability, margins, and return on investment.

• Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making and pipeline management.

• Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, site visits, and industry engagements.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager with proven experience in the planning, execution, and delivery of renewable energy infrastructure projects—specifically Wind, Solar PV, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

The successful candidate will manage projects and/or provide project management support through all phases, from development to commissioning, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

This role forms part of the construction management team, supporting the successful planning, execution, construction, and delivery of renewable energy projects across South Africa.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and/or assist Senior Project Managers with full project execution from feasibility through to handover.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.

• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, and internal teams.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within planned constraints.

• Implement effective project tracking, controls, and reporting mechanisms.

Construction Oversight & Reporting

• Oversee site construction activities together with site-based teams to ensure alignment with technical requirements, schedules, and safety standards.

• Conduct regular site visits and chair site-based project meetings.

• Report on project performance — forecast vs actuals — across progress, risks, budgets, quality, HSSE, and other key execution metrics.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with stakeholders such as clients, landowners, communities, and regulatory bodies.

• Prepare and deliver progress reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation measures.

• Implement risk management plans to support successful delivery.

• Ensure compliance with South African environmental, health & safety, and energy regulations.

• Monitor and evaluate performance against quality and compliance standards.

Team Collaboration

• Work with and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, planners, cost controllers, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.

• Support team development, growth, and performance on assigned projects.

Required Skills & Educational Background

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of practical project management experience, with at least 3 years in renewable energy.

• Proven involvement in delivering utility-scale wind, solar PV, and/or BESS projects — either as a Project Manager or part of a core project team.

• Strong understanding of South African REIPPPP processes, grid code requirements, and permitting.

Preferred

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.

• Experience working with international EPCs or IPPs.

• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

• Contract and financial management capability (FIDIC exposure beneficial).

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel to remote project sites throughout South Africa.

• Valid driver’s licence.

• Legal right to work in South Africa.

Desirable Attributes

The ideal candidate is passionate about renewable energy and demonstrates diligence, determination, resilience, and adaptability. A proactive mindset and strong commitment to quality execution are essential.

Additional Information

• Ability to work overtime when required.

• Position is office-based, with occasional travel to project sites.

Our client is seeking an experienced finance professional to step into a strategic, office-based role within a fast-growing renewable energy IPP. This position is central to the company’s long-term leadership planning, offering a clear progression path toward CFO for the right individual.

As part of a high-performing executive team, you will operate at the intersection of corporate finance and project finance, supporting and leading transactions across South Africa and broader Sub-Saharan Africa. The role requires daily in-person collaboration with cross-functional teams and executive management, making in-office presence essential.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a proven track record in utility-scale renewable energy, project finance transactions, and advanced financial modelling, looking to elevate into a strategic leadership pathway.

About the Company

Our client is a leading African Independent Power Producer (IPP) specialising in the development, financing, ownership, and operation of utility-scale renewable power projects. With over 600MW delivered and a pipeline spanning South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Eswatini, the organisation continues to deliver high-impact energy infrastructure across the continent.

What the Role Offers

• A strategic finance position with a clear trajectory toward C-Suite, including future progression to CFO.

• Daily collaboration with an experienced executive team with a combined track record exceeding 3000MW.

• Direct involvement in corporate finance, project finance, and transaction execution across multiple African markets.

• Exposure to complex deal structures including non-recourse project finance, debt structuring, acquisitions, and shareholder engagements.

• The opportunity to influence business direction, financial strategy, and long-term growth decisions across the group.

• High-impact work within a mission-driven organisation with long-term regional expansion plans.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Finance & Strategy

• Lead and support corporate debt processes, cashflow forecasting, shareholder reporting, and long-term financial planning.

• Perform detailed financial modelling, scenario analysis, and valuation assessments to inform executive decision-making.

• Contribute to corporate budgeting, capital allocation, and group performance analysis.

Project Finance & Transactions

• Structure and execute project finance transactions for utility-scale solar, wind, and other renewable assets.

• Prepare and review investment committee materials, lender cases, and financial close deliverables.

• Support and drive due diligence processes (technical, legal, environmental, tax, financial).

• Develop finance-focused tender submissions for programmes such as REIPPPP.

Commercial & Strategic Engagement

• Participate in commercial and legal negotiations alongside executives and top-tier advisors.

• Build and maintain relationships with lenders, investors, legal firms, advisors, and shareholders.

• Provide insights into market trends, pricing, regulatory frameworks, and risk assessment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 4 years' experience in renewable energy project finance, corporate finance, or infrastructure finance, with a strong focus on utility-scale renewable energy.

• Demonstrated ability to lead or support project finance transactions (non-recourse debt, financial close processes, etc.).

• Strong financial modelling capability, including project-level, corporate-level, and scenario-based modelling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related fields. CA(SA), MBA, or CFA Level 2 highly advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with executives, shareholders, and external partners.

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to operate under pressure and tight timelines.

• Must be Cape Town or Johannesburg based and able to work in-office daily.

• Willingness to travel across Sub-Saharan Africa when required.

We are seeking a mid-level Project Manager to oversee commercial and industrial (C&I) solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage projects in the Cape Town region. The Project Manager will manage projects from development through to completion, coordinating all phases from planning and design to construction and commissioning. These projects typically range from 200 kW to 5 MW in capacity. The role is ideal for candidates with 3–5 years of project management experience in renewable energy and a strong technical engineering background.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of solar PV and battery energy storage projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards.

• Develop detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations. Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

• Oversee on-site installation and construction, ensuring compliance with technical design, safety, and quality standards.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to stay on track.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders. Provide regular progress updates and address concerns.

• Coordinate with regulatory bodies, utilities, and inspectors to obtain permits and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Assist with project tenders and commercial documentation for new bids.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout all phases.

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols on all project sites.

• Oversee testing, commissioning, and final project handover to clients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).

• PMP or equivalent project management certification is advantageous.

• 3–5 years of project management experience in solar PV and/or battery storage projects.

• Strong technical understanding of solar PV and battery systems, including grid integration.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and methodologies.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Registration with SACPCMP or ECSA is a plus.

• Willingness to travel to project sites; valid driver’s license required.

• Passion for renewable energy and ability to work independently.

Please note: Only South African citizens or individuals with a valid South African ID will be considered for this position. 

As a Project Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of commercial and industrial solar PV and battery energy storage projects. Based in Johannesburg, you’ll be involved in every project phase – from feasibility to commissioning – ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency across all deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Feasibility & Data Collection: Conduct site surveys (roof, ground-mount, carport), assess structural and electrical infrastructure, gather on-site solar irradiation and shading data, and record client energy consumption profiles. Collaborate with senior engineers to translate these findings into actionable design inputs.

• System Design & Optimisation: Assist in developing PV system layouts and single-line diagrams using AutoCAD. Perform energy yield simulations and scenario analyses in PVsyst and Helioscope. Support the optimisation of array orientation, tilt, string configuration, and inverter loading under senior supervision.

• Engineering Documentation: Prepare project design documents, including equipment datasheets, wiring schematics, protection device calculations, cable schedules, and mounting details. Help compile technical reports to explain design rationale and projected performance, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (SANS/NRS), and submit for senior review.

• Costing & Technical Proposal Support: Work with the commercial team to provide technical input for cost estimates. Verify equipment pricing, logistics assumptions, and installation labour rates. Review and update CAPEX/OPEX cost breakdowns for proposals, escalating complex issues to senior engineers or project managers for final validation.

• Construction & Commissioning Support:
  Conduct periodic site visits to monitor installation quality and adherence to design specifications. Support commissioning activities, such as inverter start-ups, performance testing, and validation of SCADA/data-logging systems, alongside senior staff.

• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a technical contact for clients, utilities, and municipal inspectors in coordination with the senior engineer or project manager. Address routine technical queries, provide project updates, and support clear communication of requirements. Facilitate handovers and coordinate internally with procurement, project management, and O&M teams.

• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all work complies with local electrical codes, grid connection regulations, and health and safety requirements. Perform quality checks on engineering deliverables and on-site works. Apply established best practices and lessons learned, with all outputs reviewed by senior staff for final approval.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering.

• 3 to 5 years of end‑to‑end C&I solar PV project engineering (200 kW – 5 MW) is mandatory. 

• Proven track record in both pre‑construction design.

• ECSA registration (Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech Eng) is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Design & Simulation: PVsyst, Helioscope (or equivalent)

• CAD: AutoCAD or similar for electrical and layout drawings

• Analysis & Office: Advanced Excel (financial and technical modeling), MS Word/PowerPoint

• Standards Knowledge: SANS 10142‑1, NRS 097, municipal grid‑tie requirements

Please note: Only South African citizens or individuals with a valid South African ID will be considered for this position. 

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will own the technical delivery of commercial‑scale (200 kW–2 MW) solar PV projects from initial concept through to commissioning. Based in Johannesburg, you’ll combine advanced design expertise with hands‑on project oversight and client engagement to ensure every installation meets performance, quality, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Site Feasibility & Data Collection: Conduct detailed site surveys (roof, ground‑mount, carport), including structural and electrical infrastructure assessments; gather on‑site irradiation data, shading analysis, and client consumption profiles, translating findings into actionable design inputs.

• System Design & Optimisation: Develop full PV system layouts and single‑line diagrams using AutoCAD (modules, inverters, mounting and BOS components); perform energy‑yield simulations and sensitivity analyses in PVsyst and Helioscope to optimise array orientation, tilt, string configuration, and inverter loading.

• Engineering Documentation: Prepare comprehensive design packages—equipment datasheets, wiring schematics, protection calculations, cable schedules, mounting details—and compile technical reports covering design rationale, performance projections, and compliance checks against SANS/NRS standards.

• Costing & Technical Proposal Support: Collaborate with the commercial team to verify equipment pricing, logistics, and installation labor rates; review and validate cost‑estimate spreadsheets to ensure accuracy in CAPEX/OPEX breakdowns for proposal submissions.

• Construction & Commissioning Oversight: Perform periodic site inspections during installation to ensure adherence to design documentation and quality standards; support commissioning activities by witnessing inverter startups, conducting performance tests, and verifying SCADA/data‑logging setups.

• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary technical interface for clients, utilities, and municipal inspectors—address technical queries and present progress updates; facilitate interdepartmental coordination (procurement, project management, O&M) to ensure seamless handover and clear communication of client requirements.

• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with local electrical codes, grid‑connection regulations, and health & safety requirements; implement lessons learned and best practices across projects to drive continuous improvement in design and delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering.

• 5+ years of end‑to‑end C&I solar PV project engineering (200 kW–2 MW).

• Proven track record in both pre‑construction design.

• ECSA registration (Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech Eng) is advantageous but not mandatory.

Technical Skills

• Design & Simulation: PVsyst, Helioscope (or equivalent)

• CAD: AutoCAD or similar for electrical and layout drawings

• Analysis & Office: Advanced Excel (financial and technical modeling), MS Word/PowerPoint

• Standards Knowledge: SANS 10142‑1, NRS 097, municipal grid‑tie requirements

Apply now to join the team and drive Johannesburg’s commercial solar projects to successful, high‑performance completion!