Candidate Requirements

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical & Engineering Leadership

• Lead, review, and approve technical designs for commercial and utility-scale solar PV and battery storage systems
• Validate system sizing, layouts, inverter configurations, battery integration, and protection schemes
• Approve single-line diagrams (SLDs), detailed drawings, and all technical documentation
• Ensure all designs are optimised for efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance

2. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure full compliance with relevant standards, including SANS 10142-1 / 10142-2, NRS 097-2-1, and municipal/Eskom requirements
• Oversee grid connection applications and technical approval processes
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal technical standards, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure all systems meet regulatory and safety requirements

3. Project Support

• Provide technical input during feasibility studies, costing, and project planning phases
• Support Project Managers during construction and commissioning
• Conduct site inspections and resolve technical challenges or deviations
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues

4. Procurement & Technology

• Approve selection of PV modules, inverters, batteries, and balance of system (BOS) components
• Maintain and manage an approved supplier and equipment list
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies based on performance, reliability, and bankability

5. Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee system commissioning, testing, and performance verification
• Review and sign off on commissioning reports, as-built drawings, and final handover documentation
• Ensure systems meet contractual and performance expectations

6. Operations & Performance Optimisation

• Define and implement technical standards for monitoring and operations & maintenance (O&M)
• Analyse system performance data and address underperformance issues
• Support warranty claims, fault diagnosis, and failure investigations
• Drive continuous improvement in system efficiency and reliability

7. Sales & Pre-Contract Support

• Provide technical support during client engagements and proposal development
• Ensure all proposed solutions are technically viable, compliant, and aligned with client requirements
• Assist in translating technical solutions into clear, client-friendly value propositions

8. Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Lead, mentor, and develop the technical team
• Drive quality assurance, risk management, and best practice across all projects
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and accountability

 

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical capability
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven leadership and team management ability
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

 

Minimum Requirements

• Electrical Engineering qualification (NQF 4 or higher; higher qualifications advantageous)
• Qualified Master Electrician (non-negotiable)
• Professional registration as an Engineer or Technologist (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in solar PV or renewable energy projects
• Proven experience with commercial and/or utility-scale solar systems
• Strong working knowledge of South African electrical and grid standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Authorised to sign off Certificates of Compliance (CoCs)

 

What Success Looks Like

• Technically robust, compliant, and high-performing solar installations
• Strong alignment between engineering, sales, and project delivery teams
• Effective risk management and minimal technical issues on-site
• Continuous improvement in system performance and operational efficiency
• High-quality standards consistently maintained across all projects