Electrical Engineer - Solar

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the team in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The ideal candidate will design grid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid solar PV systems, prepare electrical schematics and conduct system sizing. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly with solar PV systems. Compliance with safety regulations and technical proficiency in system optimization are imperative. The position promises growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience with solar PV systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design grid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid solar PV systems.
• Prepare electrical schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Conduct system sizing and energy yield calculations.
• Support applications for municipal approvals.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support during procurement and installation.

Skills

System troubleshooting

Energy yield calculations

Technical drawing interpretation

System optimization

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Posted on 05/05/2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Port Elizabeth team,

• Designgrid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid solar PV systems (residential, commercial,and/or utility-scale).
• Prepareelectrical schematics, single-line diagrams (SLDs), layouts, and technicaldocumentation.
• Conductsystem sizing, energy yield calculations, and performance modelling.
• Supportapplications for municipal approvals and embedded generation registrations.
• Ensurecompliance with OHS Act and site safety regulations.
• Providetechnical support during procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Conductsite inspections, commissioning tests, and system sign-offs.
• Liaise withEPC contractors, installers, municipalities, and utilities (e.g. Eskom whereapplicable).
• Identifyrisks, troubleshoot system issues, and propose corrective actions
• Performsystem commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Assist withfault diagnostics, performance analysis, and system optimisation.
• Supportpreventive and corrective maintenance planning.

Requirements

• Diplomain Electrical Engineering preferred
• 3–5 years’experience in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 2years’ hands-on experience with solar PV systems
• Ability tointerpret technical drawings and specifications.