Junior Solar Engineering Project Manager - MOTLA

Energy Vault; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Junior Solar Engineering Project Manager to join their growing team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will manage solar projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining compliance with safety regulations. This dynamic role involves overseeing subcontractors and working closely with project teams on diverse sites. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have 3-5 years of experience in the solar or electrical engineering fields.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Solar or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and solar monitoring platforms.
• Strong experience in project management, including subcontractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage solar and electrical engineering projects from planning to completion.
• Oversee subcontractors and site teams to ensure quality and timelines are met.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations on-site.

Skills

Problem solving

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Data management

Education

B-Tech or B-Eng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PDF tools

Solar monitoring platforms

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity in their growing team for a Junior Solar Engineering Project Manager. This position will play a key role in delivering high-quality solar and electrical engineering projects across diverse sites. The ideal candidate should be hard-working and self-motivated; with the ability to take responsibility and have a problem-solving mindset.

The incumbent should be willing to travel and work on-site.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage solar and electrical engineering projects from planning to completion.
• Oversee subcontractors and site teams to ensure quality and timelines are met.
• Interpret and work with electrical and civil single line diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations on-site.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and reporting.
• Handle procurement of all project-related equipment.
• Coordinate the installation of PV panels, mounting structures, inverters, batteries, and distribution boards.
• Monitor project progress using various software tools and monitoring portals.
• Maintain accurate administrative and project data records.
• Manage engineering contracts and construction deliverables.
• Assist with the design of electrical and solar systems.
• Travel to and manage multiple project sites as required.

Education and experience

• B-Tech or B-Eng in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years in the Solar or Electrical Engineering industry.
• Project management experience, including:
  • People and subcontractor management;
  • Budgeting and forecasting;
  • Equipment procurement;
  • Construction and contract management; and
  • Installation of solar and electrical systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PDF tools, and solar monitoring platforms.
• Strong administrative, data, and document management skills.