Engineering Manager

Techconsult AS; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Techconsult AS is seeking an Owner’s Engineer for Renewable Energy Projects in South Africa. This role involves providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, managing procurement, and ensuring successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have significant engineering experience and stakeholder management skills, and be fluent in English and preferably German or Afrikaans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Insurance benefits

Social activities

Training support

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering (civil or electrical) within renewable energy.
• Proven track record as an Owner’s Engineer.
• Ability to manage projects from pre-financial close to post-close.

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility studies and early-stage design.
• Lead procurement processes and manage tenders.
• Oversee construction and coordinate post-commissioning handover.

Skills

Project management

Procurement negotiation

Technical guidance

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans or German

Education

Engineering degree (Civil or Electrical)

Job description

Techconsult is the link between jobs and professionals. For one of our customers we are now looking for a Owner’s Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects

Are you a highly credible, technically strong engineer who thrives in complex project environments? We’re looking for an experienced Owner’s Engineer to represent our clients across the full project lifecycle—from mid-stage development through to commissioning.

This role sits almost in-house with the client, providing deep technical guidance and commercial support during critical project stages. If you’ve got the engineering depth and stakeholder skills to lead major renewable energy developments, we want to hear from you.

Job responsibilities:

• Support feasibility studies and early-stage electrical and civil design.
• Identify technical value opportunities to maximize project success.
• Lead procurement processes: manage tenders, evaluate offers, and advise clients.
• Negotiate technical aspects of EPC and other project contracts.
• Oversee construction on behalf of the client—be their trusted eyes on the ground.
• Coordinate handover post-commissioning, ensuring smooth transition back to the client.

Your experience and qualifications:

• Strong background in engineering (civil or electrical) within renewable energy or infrastructure.
• Proven track record as an Owner’s Engineer or similar client-facing technical advisor.
• Ability to manage projects from pre-financial close (white collar) through to post-close (blue collar construction environments).
• Fluency in English and the relevant local language (German or Afrikaans preferred).
• Deep understanding of project development, procurement, and construction contract negotiation.
• Fluent in English and local language (e.g. German or Africans as applicable)

Preferred:

• Local candidates in South Africa or Germany.
• International candidates with strong regional experience and language fluency will be considered.

Join a mission-driven consultancy where credibility, technical depth, and client advocacy are at the core of every project. Deliver real impact—and guide world-class energy developments from vision to reality.

Apply now to make a difference from the inside out.

Job Specifications:

The application deadline for this position is ASAP, but we will also consider candidates for similar or other relevant positions consecutively.

Workplace: South Africa or Germany (Local candidates preferred; strong international experience considered)

Start: 04.08.2025

Duration: 6 months up to 2 year

As an employee at Techconsult, we can offer you the following:

• Competitive salary
• Professional development and flexibility by working in projects with the major companies within oil, gas and land based industry
• A close follow-up of each employee
• Insurance benefits
• Social activities
• Training support

Techconsult emphasis being close to our employees and we focus on being a professional, safe and pleasant employer, where you will clearly notice that the focus is on you.

If any questions concerning this position, please contact me, Morten Eltvik, by email: [e-mail]