Electrical Site Supervisor

SendTraffic, a Division of Atrinsic; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established division in the renewable energy sector is seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor with extensive experience to oversee the installation and commissioning of solar PV systems at a major utility-scale site in Welkom. The ideal candidate will have a robust engineering background, a history of managing projects effectively, and a passion for renewable technology. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with technical specifications, leading site teams, and recommending system improvements for optimal performance.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in the electrical engineering sector.
• Experience in substation design and commissioning, protection and control schemes.
• Familiarity with renewable energy systems, especially solar PV.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and commissioning activities at solar PV site.
• Coordinate resources and ensure project milestones are met.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical systems configuration.

Skills

DigSilent

solar PV

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Our client is currently seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Site Supervisor to lead installation and commissioning activities at a utility-scale Solar PV site. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, 10-15 years of relevant industry experience. This role is based in Welkom. This is a contract position. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Develop comprehensive plans for the installation and commissioning of solar PV systems.
• Coordinate resources and activities on-site to ensure project milestones are met within budget and scope.
• Oversee mechanical mounting, electrical interconnection, and inverter configuration of PV systems.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, health & safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead functional testing and performance validation of solar arrays, inverters, transformers, and monitoring systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting performance, quality, or safety during commissioning.
• Supervise and support multi-disciplinary site teams.
• Analyse operational data post-commissioning.
• Recommend system improvements for maximum performance and energy yield.
• Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities, performance metrics, and handover documentation.
• Generate detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Requirements

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• ECSA registration would be advantageous.
• Must have 10-15 years of experience in the electrical engineering sector, including:
• Substation design and commissioning (HV/MV systems)
• Protection and control schemes
• System operations and testing (e.g., DigSilent, relay maintenance)
• Renewable energy (preferably solar PV) or utility-scale infrastructure
  
  

Desired Skills

• DigSilent
• solar PV