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Installation Manager - Solar PV and BESS - Tanzania

AltGen

Wes-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 30 000 - 70 000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Installation Manager for Solar PV and BESS projects in East Africa. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead installation teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing multi-megawatt solar projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy installations and be comfortable with regional travel and relocation. This position promises a dynamic work environment where your leadership and technical skills will directly contribute to the success of transformative energy projects.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience in installation and supervision of Solar PV and BESS.
Proven track record managing off-grid and battery-based installations.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage installation teams on Solar PV and BESS project sites.
Ensure installations comply with design, quality, and safety standards.
Provide training and technical support to local technicians.

Skills

Technical proficiency in Solar PV systems

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving and diagnostic expertise

Ability to read technical schematics

Effective communication

Proficiency in hand tools and testing equipment

Education

Wireman’s License

N6 in Electrical Engineering

Technical qualification in Electrical Installation

Trade certification in Renewable Energy

Installation Manager – Solar PV and BESS – Tanzania

We’re looking for an experienced Installation Manager to join a leading Solar EPC company with a strong presence in East Africa. With multi-megawatt projects in the pipeline, you'll play a key role in bringing these projects to completion and helping shape the company’s future.

This role is ideal for someone with practical experience in Solar PV and Battery Storage System installations, and the ability to lead and manage teams in challenging project environments.

If you apply for this role, you should be willing to relocate permanently to Arusha, Tanzania and be open to shared accommodation and frequent regional travel.

Education Requirements

Wireman’s License or N6 in Electrical Engineering
Relevant technical qualification or trade certification in Electrical Installation or Renewable Energy is preferred

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the installation and supervision of Solar PV and Battery Storage (BESS) Systems
Proven track record managing off-grid and battery-based installations
Experience in troubleshooting, fault-finding and monitoring of renewable energy assets
Demonstrated supervisory or managerial experience in a technical installation environment
Comfortable with relocating to Tanzania and travelling frequently across East Africa

Responsibilities

Lead and manage installation teams on various Solar PV and BESS project sites
Ensure installations comply with design, quality, and safety standards
Perform system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and commissioning
Maintain documentation and assist with reporting on project progress and performance
Provide training and technical support to local technicians and subcontractors
Collaborate with engineering and project teams to deliver projects on time and within scope

Skills

Technical proficiency in Solar PV systems, Off-Grid and BESS solutions
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Problem-solving and diagnostic expertise
Ability to read technical schematics and manage installation timelines
Effective communication and adaptability in remote and multicultural environments
Proficiency in using hand tools, testing equipment, and digital monitoring tools

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