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Head of Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)

Status Staffing
Permanent Somerset West, Western Cape Other Management Occupations
Posted:
June 12, 2026
Location:
Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

START DATE

: A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

  • 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 / 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 continuou...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Permanent
    Location: Somerset West, South Africa
    Posted: June 12, 2026
    Deadline: July 22, 2026