Grid Electrical Supervisor Renewable Energies

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to oversee the grid connection and electrical infrastructure for a utility-scale renewable energy project in Johannesburg. The suitable candidate will have an Electrical Engineering degree, at least 5 years' experience in electrical site supervision, and a thorough understanding of utility-scale power infrastructure. This role involves ensuring compliance and managing risks while supervising construction and testing activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical site supervision on grid or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale power infrastructure and compliance.
• Willingness to work on site and across Africa.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate grid connection, substation, and MV/HV infrastructure works.
• Ensure compliance with utility requirements, grid codes, designs, and standards.
• Monitor programme, quality, cost, and HSE performance on site.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Compliance with utility requirements

Project management

Risk management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor to oversee the grid connection and electrical infrastructure scope of a utility-scale renewable energy project. The role emphasises the safe, compliant, and timely delivery of substations, MV/HV networks, and utility interfaces through construction, testing, and energisation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate grid connection, substation, and MV/HV infrastructure works
• Ensure compliance with utility requirements, grid codes, designs, and standards
• Monitor programme, quality, cost, and HSE performance on site
• Manage inspections, testing, RFIs, outages, and contractor interfaces
• Identify and mitigate construction and interface risks
• Maintain clear site records, progress reports, and delay logs
• Support energisation, punch listing, and final handover to operations

Technical Focus

• Grid connection and utility interfaces
• Substations (AIS / GIS)
• MV & HV reticulation and switchgear
• Protection, SCADA, metering, and testing

Minimum Requirements

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical site supervision on grid or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of utility-scale power infrastructure and compliance
• Willingness to work on site and across Africa