Head of Engineering — Solar & Microgrid Leader (Cape Town)

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead engineering efforts in the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in engineering, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within solar power. The position involves managing a multidisciplinary team, designing innovative solutions, and ensuring project compliance and quality. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in solar power, manufacturing, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Oversee engineering budgets and ensure cost-effective project execution.
• Design and model storage and micro-grid solutions.
• Drive innovation and stay ahead of market trends.
• Ensure quality control, compliance, and safety across all engineering outputs.
• Supervise project execution from concept to completion.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Problem-solving abilities

Education

BEng and registered Pr Eng with ECSA

Postgraduate in solar energy

Tools

Helioscope

PVSyst

PV Sol

AutoCAD

MS Word

Excel

Projects

Job description

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead engineering efforts in the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in engineering, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within solar power. The position involves managing a multidisciplinary team, designing innovative solutions, and ensuring project compliance and quality. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.