Grid Electrical Supervisor Renewable Energies

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment advisory firm is seeking a Grid Electrical Supervisor in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will oversee the grid connection and infrastructure for a utility-scale renewable energy project. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards, managing inspections, and supporting energisation processes. The role requires an Electrical Engineering degree, 5+ years of experience in supervision, and a strong understanding of utility-scale power infrastructure. Willingness to work on-site across Africa is necessary.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Grid Electrical Supervisor Renewable Energies

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 01/20/2026

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

Job Description

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.

Key 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
• MV & HV reticulation and switchgear
• Protection, SCADA, metering, and testing
• 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