Head of Engineering

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Solar Energy sector seeks a Head of Engineering in Cape Town. The role involves management of projects, team leadership, and engagement in market trends. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering, leadership skills, and experience with renewable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in Engineering with 5+ years in leadership.
• Preferred background in Solar Power, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
• Detail-oriented, innovative, strategic thinker.

Responsibilities

• Design storage/micro-grid solutions and improve technical system performance.
• Communicate goals, delegate tasks, and ensure quality control.
• Manage project lifecycle, budgets, compliance, and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Education

BEng Degree (Postgraduate in Engineering/Solar Energy ideal)

Tools

Helioscope

PVSyst

PV Sol

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Head of Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• BEng Degree (Postgraduate in Engineering/Solar Energy ideal)
• 9+ years in Engineering, including 5+ years in leadership
• Preferred background in Solar Power, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Key Skills & Competencies

• Skills: Communication, active listening, critical thinking, leadership
• Knowledge: Helioscope, PVSyst, PV Sol, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Projects)
• Traits: Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, innovative, strategic thinker

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

1. New Technologies

   • Design storage/micro-grid solutions

   • Improve technical system performance

2. Market Relevance & Industry Engagement

   • Attend/present at events, track trends and regulations

   • Build industry networks

3. Team & Project Management

   • Communicate goals, delegate tasks, oversee training/installations

   • Ensure quality control and effective procedures

4. Leadership

   • Contribute at MANCO/EXCO level

   • Conduct performance reviews and mentor team

5. Energy Engineering

   • Manage project lifecycle, budgets, compliance, and reporting