Our client is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineering graduate to join their heavy lifting and transportation engineering team. This is a permanent opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented engineer to gain exposure to large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects across Africa and beyond.

The role offers hands-on involvement in complex engineering solutions, heavy lifting logistics, and risk management, making it ideal for candidates eager to build a strong foundation in project engineering within a technically demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, engineering, and execution of heavy lifting and transportation projects.

• Assist with engineering calculations, lift plans, and technical documentation.

• Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation strategies for complex lifting operations.

• Coordinate with internal teams, site personnel, and external stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.

• Participate in site visits and project execution, both locally and internationally.

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.

• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from planning through to execution.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Strong attention to detail with a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving.

• Innovative mindset with the ability to engineer practical and effective solutions.

• Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required by project demands.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Interest in heavy lifting, transportation engineering, logistics, and risk management.

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to major industrial and infrastructure projects.

• Opportunities for local and international travel.

• Hands-on experience in complex engineering and heavy lifting operations.

• Long-term career development within a specialist engineering environment.

The Project Engineer plays a key role in leading the technical and commercial development of renewable energy projects. This includes conducting site assessments, driving feasibility studies, managing procurement processes, and maintaining strong engagement with clients throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll be responsible for bringing projects from concept to contract, ensuring that each one is strategically aligned, financially sound, and technically feasible.

This role is ideal for an ambitious engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is motivated to make a tangible impact in the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development of renewable energy projects across multiple commercial and industrial sites, including:

  • Site and stakeholder assessments

  • Gathering technical and operational data

  • Defining client requirements and success criteria

  • Conducting yield analyses and financial feasibility modelling

  • Navigating permitting and technical due diligence

  • Providing clear reporting and maintaining client relationships

• Facilitate and lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including agenda setting and minute-taking

• Manage procurement processes:

  • Prepare and issue tender documentation

  • Liaise with EPCs and IPPs on technical and commercial requirements

  • Lead tender evaluations and recommendations

• Support ad hoc technical and commercial analyses as required

• Interface with construction and operations teams to ensure alignment through the project lifecycle

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement tools, processes, and methodologies

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering

• At least 1.5 years’ experience in solar PV project engineering within South Africa’s C&I embedded generation market

• Solid understanding of renewable energy project economics and financial drivers

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Valid driver’s licence

Advantageous:

• Experience in financial modelling of solar PV or battery storage systems

• Project management certification

• Experience in PV system design or draughting

• Familiarity with Google Workspace

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!

We are seeking a Proposal / Technical Sales Engineer to join our solar and battery energy storage EPC team in Cape Town. You will play a key part in our growth by preparing, developing, and delivering comprehensive proposals for commercial and industrial solar PV and battery storage projects. You will engage with clients to understand their energy needs, craft tailored technical solutions, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure proposals are technically sound, financially viable, and aligned with client requirements. This position requires a balance of engineering expertise, financial acumen, and client-facing communication skills to design compelling renewable energy solutions that meet business goals and win projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Needs Assessment: Conduct site assessments and gather critical data on client facilities to inform system design. This includes technical site inspections and analyzing client requirements to determine optimal solutions.

• Solution Design & Feasibility: Develop customized solar PV and battery storage system designs. Perform technical and financial feasibility studies, including system sizing and yield simulations using industry tools.

• Proposal Development: Prepare comprehensive proposal documentation including technical descriptions, a Bill of Quantities (BoQ), and detailed cost estimates for solar and battery projects.

• Cost Estimation & Financial Analysis: Accurately estimate all project costs and conduct financial modeling to demonstrate ROI, payback periods, and energy savings.

• Internal Collaboration: Coordinate with engineering, design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure proposal feasibility and alignment with internal capabilities.

• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Obtain and negotiate vendor quotes and integrate accurate pricing and specifications into proposals.

• RFP/RFQ Management: Lead the response to Requests for Proposal or Quotation, ensuring all technical and commercial requirements are met and deadlines are achieved.

• Client Presentation & Support: Support the sales team in presenting proposals, explaining system designs, and adjusting proposals based on client feedback.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain organized documentation and ensure proposals comply with company standards and applicable regulations.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve templates and processes, and apply lessons learned from past bids to improve proposal success.

• Market Research: Stay current with solar PV and battery technology trends and apply this knowledge to create competitive, cutting-edge proposals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy, or related field).

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in the solar industry, especially in commercial and industrial projects. Experience in technical salesor proposal development is essential.

• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of solar PV systems and battery energy storage solutions, including key components and integration principles.

• Software Proficiency: Skilled in design and simulation software such as PVsyst and HelioScope.

• Financial Acumen: Ability to model system performance and economics, including ROI and tariff savings.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Organizational Skills: High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.

• Teamwork & Independence: Works well independently and in a team. Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-oriented.

• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license is essential. Comfortable working in high-risk environments such as rooftops and industrial facilities. Training and certification for working at heights will be provided.

Location & Eligibility

This role is based in Cape Town, and applicants must reside in the Cape Town.
We are currently only considering South African citizens or individuals who hold a valid South African work visa. Proof of eligibility to work in South Africa will be required during the hiring process.

A well-established engineering and energy solutions company is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the technical delivery of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV and battery storage projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end engineering design, implementation support, and project management across a portfolio of installations ranging from under 100kW to over 1MW.

This role requires a strong technical background in solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS), with hands-on experience in both low- and medium-voltage infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with a cross-functional team to ensure project milestones, quality standards, and client expectations are met on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and technical assessments of LV/HV switchgear rooms and rooftop/greenfield areas.

• Lead the design of solar PV and BESS systems using AutoCAD, Helioscope, and other industry-standard software.

• Prepare and maintain detailed technical drawings, layout plans, and single-line diagrams.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through to commissioning.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant local and international standards, client specifications, and performance requirements.

• Monitor project timelines and budgets, ensuring alignment with contractual deliverables.

• Perform quality assurance checks on both design documentation and site execution.

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and in-house teams, including chairing project meetings and progress reviews.

• Engage with commercial and industrial clients throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide technical input and performance insights to the operations and maintenance (O&M) team post-installation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) is a strong advantage.

• 5–10 years of relevant experience, with a focus on solar PV and BESS design, installation, and commissioning.

• Solid understanding of LV and MV switchgear, cabling, and protection systems.

• Strong drafting skills using AutoCAD.

• Proficient in PV design and simulation software (e.g., PVSyst, Helioscope).

• Demonstrated ability to manage tender documentation, contracts, and technical deliverables.

• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, independent approach to project execution.