Head of Engineering

SET Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Key leadership role in renewable energy

Exposure to high-impact projects

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead their engineering function across solar PV and battery energy storage projects. The role includes managing a high-performance team, ensuring designs are compliant and optimised, and providing technical input during project delivery. The ideal candidate has a BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering, 8–10+ years of experience in renewable energy, and strong solar PV design experience. The position is based in Somerset West, Cape Town.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years’ experience in renewable energy.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of South African grid code.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the engineering team.
• Own end-to-end system design for installations.
• Ensure designs are bankable, compliant, and optimised.

Skills

Solar PV design experience

Leadership skills

BESS integration

Proficiency in PVSyst

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Helioscope

Strong communication skills in Afrikaans and English

Education

BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Head of Engineering – Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

Location: Somerset West, Cape Town
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead and grow its engineering function across commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with full ownership of engineering standards, system design quality, and technical delivery. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority, supporting project delivery, tenders, and strategic decision‑making while leading a high‑performance engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the engineering team across Solar PV and BESS projects
• Own end‑to‑end system design for C&I and utility‑scale installations
• Ensure designs are bankable, compliant, and optimised
• Establish and continuously improve engineering standards, processes, and controls
• Provide technical input and leadership during project delivery and tenders
• Interface with clients, utilities, and regulatory bodies
• Support technical decision‑making across EPC lifecycle phases

Minimum Requirements (Essential)

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering
• 8–10+ years’ experience in renewable energy
• Strong Solar PV design experience (C&I and/or utility‑scale)
• Proven experience leading engineering teams
• Solid understanding of BESS integration
• Working knowledge of South African grid code, NRS, and SSEG requirements
• Proficiency in PVSyst, Helioscope, and AutoCAD

Advantageous

• ECSA (Pr Eng) registration
• Experience in an EPC environment
• Exposure to hybrid systems (PV + BESS + generators)
• Techno‑economic or financial modelling experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong technical authority with confident leadership skills
• Commercially aware and solutions‑driven
• Able to balance engineering optimisation with real‑world project constraints
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, delivery‑focused environment
• Must be able to speak Afrikaans and English

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full‑time role based in Somerset West
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing renewable energy business
• Competitive salary package aligned to experience
• Exposure to high‑impact renewable projects across South Africa and Africa

Apply by submitting your CV
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.