Electrical Site Supervisor

SET Recruitment Consultants; Standerton; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor for large-scale Solar PV projects. The successful candidate will oversee electrical construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. With at least 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects, this role offers opportunities to work site-based across Africa. Ideal for those with significant knowledge in solar technology and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or strong engineering qualification with proven site experience.
• 5+ years’ experience as an Electrical Site Supervisor, preferably in Solar PV.
• Proven experience on renewable energy construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Solar PV electrical construction activities.
• Act as the on-site electrical authority, ensuring contractors meet specifications.
• Monitor progress, quality, cost, and safety across all electrical scopes.
• Enforce HSE, IFC, ESMS, and client quality standards.

Skills

Site supervision

Electrical construction oversight

HSE compliance

Quality control

Renewable energy expertise

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job title: Electrical Site Supervisor

Job type: Fixed Term

Location: Site – Tournee Solar

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to play a hands-on leadership role in the construction and commissioning of large-scale Solar PV projects. The role focuses on Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP), grid interconnection, and utility-scale PV execution, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Solar PV electrical construction activities, including EBoP, substations, MV/HV works, and grid tie-ins
• Act as the on-site electrical authority, ensuring contractor works meet design, specifications, standards, and programmed
• Monitor progress, quality, cost, and safety across all electrical scopes
• Enforce HSE, IFC, ESMS, and client quality standards
• Oversee inspections, testing, RFIs, change control, and quality documentation
• Identify and mitigate construction clashes and sequencing risks
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, delays, and photographic logs
• Support commissioning, punch listing, and handover to O&M teams
• Liaise closely with the Site Superintendent, Project Manager, HSE, QA/QC, utilities, and third-party inspectors

Solar PV Technical Focus

• Utility-scale PV plants
• DC & AC electrical systems
• Inverters, transformers, MV/HV reticulation
• Substations and grid interconnection
• Electrical testing, commissioning, and as-built documentation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or strong engineering qualification with proven site experience
• 5+ years’ experience as an Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV strongly preferred)
• Proven experience on renewable energy construction sites
• Strong understanding of site QA/QC, HSE, and contractor management
• Willingness to work site-based and across Africa
• South African citizenship preferred

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 7 days