Electrical Grid Construction Lead — Renewables

Seriti Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

GAP Cover & Group Risk

Retirement contribution

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Seriti Group seeks a senior Electrical Engineering lead to manage electrical works for renewable energy projects in South Africa. You will oversee eBoP and cBoP elements, coordinate external consultants and ensure conformance with ERs, standards, and regulatory requirements.

The role includes lifecycle asset management input, design optimization, and hands-on testing oversight across site and grid interface activities. This is a leadership position within a high-demand EPC environment.

Qualifications

• Lead technical aspects of interconnection infrastructure from development through operation.
• Manage external engineering firms and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Implement technical due diligence and risk assessments.
• Provide input for project budgets and resource allocation.
• Ensure designs meet Employers Requirements (ER) and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical works meet required quality standards and design specs.
• Review test reports and validate results for HV and Secondary Plant equipment.
• Coordinate site inspections and oversee contractor performance and QA.
• Lead contract management activities including variations and claims.
• Provide O&M input during planning, design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain safety, health and environmental risk controls.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Quality assurance

Contract management

Interface management

Education

BSc or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Seriti Group seeks a senior Electrical Engineering lead to manage electrical works for renewable energy projects in South Africa. You will oversee eBoP and cBoP elements, coordinate external consultants and ensure conformance with ERs, standards, and regulatory requirements.

The role includes lifecycle asset management input, design optimization, and hands-on testing oversight across site and grid interface activities. This is a leadership position within a high-demand EPC environment.