Head of Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)

Status Staffing • Somerset West, Western Cape • Posted June 21, 2026

About the Role

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...