Electrical Site Supervisor

Lusapho Professional Services; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor for a utility-scale Solar PV project in Welkom. The role involves overseeing installation and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading site teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong electrical engineering background with 10-15 years of relevant experience, including substation design and renewable energy expertise.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in electrical engineering sector.
• Experience in substation design and commissioning (HV/MV systems).

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and commissioning activities at solar PV site.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and health & safety standards.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary site teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Compliance

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DigSilent

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Site Supervisor to lead installation and commissioning activities at a utility-scale Solar PV site. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, 10-15 years of relevant industry experience. This role is based in Welkom. This is a contract position. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Develop comprehensive plans for the installation and commissioning of solar PV systems.
• Coordinate resources and activities on-site to ensure project milestones are met within budget and scope.
• Oversee mechanical mounting, electrical interconnection, and inverter configuration of PV systems.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, health & safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead functional testing and performance validation of solar arrays, inverters, transformers, and monitoring systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting performance, quality, or safety during commissioning.
• Supervise and support multi-disciplinary site teams.
• Analyse operational data post-commissioning.
• Recommend system improvements for maximum performance and energy yield.
• Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities, performance metrics, and handover documentation.
• Generate detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• ECSA registration would be advantageous.
• Must have 10-15 years of experience in the electrical engineering sector, including:
• Substation design and commissioning (HV/MV systems)
• Protection and control schemes
• System operations and testing (e.g., DigSilent, relay maintenance)
• Renewable energy (preferably solar PV) or utility-scale infrastructure

Desired Skills:

• DigSilent
• solar PV