Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar/Renewable Energy) Mpumalanga

Energy Africa Recruitment; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable-energy firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to manage the construction and commissioning of utility-scale solar projects in Secunda, South Africa. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while supervising construction activities. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in large-scale projects, preferably in renewable energy. South African citizenship is preferred, and strong communication skills are essential for liaising with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a site supervisor on large-scale construction projects.
• Proven background in renewable-energy or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of E-BoP and grid-interconnection works.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate contractors during construction phases.
• Monitor compliance with design, specifications, and timelines.
• Conduct inspections and ensure proper material handling.

Skills

Electrical-engineering expertise

Project coordination

HSE compliance

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Electrical-engineering qualification (degree or equivalent)

Job description

Introduction

An international renewable-energy leader is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to oversee the construction and commissioning of utility-scale solar projects. The role focuses on electrical balance of plant and grid-interconnection works, ensuring technical excellence, quality compliance, and adherence to environmental and safety standards throughout execution. This is a site-based position reporting to the Site Superintendent within the Project & Construction Management team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate contractors’ construction activities during the execution and commissioning phases.


• Monitor and verify that works comply with design, specifications, and project timelines.


• Review contractor planning to avoid interface or activity clashes.


• Enforce compliance with project standards, safety, and quality-control plans.


• Conduct inspections, witness tests, and ensure proper material handling and change-control (RFI) procedures.


• Maintain accurate site documentation, observation logs, and progress records (daily/weekly/monthly).


• Liaise with construction stakeholders including HSE, Quality, and Commissioning Managers, as well as external authorities.


• Review progress claims and apply earned-value assessment where required.


• Support punch-listing, testing, and close-out activities with the Site Superintendent and O&M team.


• Ensure all contractual and quality requirements are met prior to final handover

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Electrical-engineering qualification (degree or equivalent technical certification).


• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a site supervisor on large-scale construction projects.


• Proven background in renewable-energy or infrastructure projects (solar preferred).


• Strong knowledge of E-BoP and grid-interconnection works.


• Demonstrated understanding of HSE and quality-control frameworks (IFC Standards, ESMS, Equator Principles).


• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder-coordination skills.


• Ability to work independently on remote project sites and travel within Africa.


• South African citizenship preferred