Electrical Engineer (Ecsa, Saiee, Sacpcmp - Solar Farms)

Scitech Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm seeks a qualified Electrical Engineer for solar farm projects. The role involves leading projects from planning to commissioning, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, relevant certifications, and 8+ years of experience in solar projects. This is an office-based position with occasional site visits to DR Congo.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management (min. National Diploma).
• Project Management certification is advantageous.
• Registered with ECSA, SAIEE, SACPCMP, etc.
• 8+ years' relevant experience in Solar projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of a 1MW solar farm project.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct site assessments and manage risks.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Site assessment

Risk management

Technical expertise

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Project Management certification

Tools

MS Project

CAD software

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer (ECSA, SAIEE, SACPCMP) for Solar farm projects - Midrand Project Manager – 1MW PV Solar Farm (Midrand & DRC) Contract: 1-Year Fixed Term Salary: R60k–R70k CTC / month Location: Office-based in Midrand with occasional site visits to DR Congo Responsibility: Lead the full lifecycle of a 1MW solar farm project, from planning to commissioning.

Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, conducting site assessments, managing risks, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior engineers.

Additional duties involve tendering, identifying opportunities in the power sector, and providing technical expertise for feasibility studies and system design.

Requirements : Degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management (min. National Diploma) Project Management certification (advantageous) Registration with ECSA, SAIEE, SACPCMP, etc.

8+ years' relevant experience in Solar projects Proficiency in MS Project & CAD software #J-