Electrical Engineer - RENEWABLE ENERGY

Capital Accounting Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital PFS is urgently seeking an Electrical Engineer to support energy storage, photovoltaic, and grid infrastructure projects in South Africa. You will lead design and delivery, ensuring Eskom standards compliance and effective project execution.

With a minimum of 8 years in power or renewable energy, you will coordinate with design institutes, IPP developers, or EPC contractors, manage technical documentation, and contribute to bid activities and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the power or renewable energy industry.
• Experience with at least two types of organizations, including design institutes (e.g., Eskom, Zutari), IPP developers, or EPC contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver energy storage, photovoltaic, and power transmission & transformation projects.
• Participate in bidding, engineering design, technical coordination, and project execution activities.
• Ensure compliance with Eskom standards, local industry specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, cost optimization, and project delivery activities.

Skills

Energy storage

Photovoltaic

Power transmission & transformation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Introduction

Capital PFS is Urgently Looking to Place Potential Qualified Candidates for our esteemed client.

Position: Electrical Engineer

Competitive rates.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and deliver energy storage, photovoltaic, and power transmission & transformation projects.
• Participate in bidding, engineering design, technical coordination, and project execution activities.
• Ensure compliance with Eskom standards, local industry specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, cost optimization, and project delivery activities.

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the power or renewable energy industry.
• Experience working with at least two types of organizations, including design institutes (such as Eskom, Zutari, etc.), IPP developers, or EPC contractors.

Strong project experience in energy storage, photovoltaic, and power transmission & transformation projects.

Familiar with Eskom bidding documentation frameworks and industry standards.

Localization & Compliance:

• Strong understanding of local industry regulations, technical specifications, and compliance requirements.
• Familiar with local supplier resources, procurement channels, and market pricing conditions.
• Possess mature resource databases and ready-to-use historical templates.

Preferred:

• Candidates with balanced experience across renewable energy generation and grid infrastructure projects are preferred.
• Candidates capable of supporting mechanical engineering related work will have an advantage.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related.

After careful evaluation & validations in accordance with our client's protocols & standards.