Grid Electrical Supervisor — Renewable Energy (Africa)

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

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.