- Cape Town
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering
- Reference: 168291
Vacancy Details
Employer: Faircape
Inpower, (Intelligent Power Solutions),part of the Faircape Group of Companies, delivers advanced solar and renewable energy solutions to sectional title schemes, commercial and industrial clients. Our team specialises in solar PV systems, battery energy storage, power optimisation, and intelligent energy management solutions, supporting customers in Cape Town and the surrounding areas.
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Electrical Engineer, focused on solar and renewable energy, where you will oversee the design, optimisation, and implementation of solar PV and battery energy storage systems. In this key leadership role, you will take responsibility for technical excellence, system performance, and engineering best practice across renewable energy projects.
If you’re an energetic professional with a can-do attitude and a passion for clean energy, sustainability, and future-focused power solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you. With exceptional growth potential, this role offers a chance to thrive in a forward-thinking environment!
What We Offer
- Above-market salaries, aligned to experience, expertise, and the value you bring
- Quarterly performance bonuses, recognising consistent delivery and results
- Long-service leave, rewarding loyalty and long-term contribution
- Onsite barista with free, barista-made coffee ☕
- Subsidised vending machine snacks
- Discounts on Faircape ISP packages
- Fixed flexi-time between 06:30 – 18:30, supporting work-life balance within a structured framework
- A stable, professional working environment backed by a well-established organisation
- Ongoing collaboration with experienced security and technology professionals, many of whom have worked together for years
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Engage with current and potential clients to understand their needs, offering tailored solutions that build trust and foster long-term partnerships.
- Lead the development of comprehensive proposals that highlight the company's technical expertise, cost-effectiveness, and ability to deliver quality projects on time
- Oversee, coordinate, and manage operational activities in line with established guidelines.
- Lead the drafting of proposals for client projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Conduct site assessments and attend client meetings to provide senior-level technical insights.
- Manage end-to-end project delivery, overseeing installations, quality control, and compliance.
- Identify and implement process improvements, developing internal procedures.
- Conduct energy audits, prepare performance reports, and ensure installations meet client specifications.
- Collaborate and provide senior technical support across departments, troubleshooting and resolving issues.
- Execute advanced solar production simulations using tools like Helioscope or PVSyst.
- Investigate sites to determine electrical system requirements and constraints.
- Manage the timely responses to emergency situations.
- Assess electrical system requirements and propose robust backup solutions.
- Propose backup solutions to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams for project execution and delivery.
Qualifications:
- BSc, B.Eng, B.Tech qualification in Electrical Engineering
Experience and Knowledge:
- Proven experience in the solar and renewable energy sector, with exposure to commercial and industrial projects.
- Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to lead projects from design through to implementation and commissioning.
- Solid understanding of system design, operational performance, and key commercial and business drivers impacting project viability.
- Experience with electrical system design, simulation, and project execution within renewable energy environments.
- Strong technical expertise in backup power systems, UPS, and solar installations.
- Experience engaging with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and safety risks
- Proficient in fault-finding and troubleshooting, with the ability to resolve technical and operational issues efficiently.
- Sound knowledge and practical application of relevant electrical and renewable energy compliance requirements.
- Understanding of system design, operation, and key commercial and business drivers.
Skills and Attributes:
- Proactive, solutions-driven problem solver, able to anticipate challenges and implement effective technical solutions.
- High level of accountability and ownership, with a hands-on approach to project delivery.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and manage expectations.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with renewable energy technologies and industry trends.
- Resilient and self-directed, able to manage competing priorities, tight deadlines, and pressure environments.
- High level of professionalism, adaptability, and ethical conduct.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Specific Requirements:
- Solid and positive written references
- Clear health record
- Clear credit record
- No criminal record
- Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 06h30 and 18h30.
We offer above market salaries, the amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience and other market-related factors.
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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