Junior Solar Engineering Project Manager - MOTLA

BVPD; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking a Junior Solar Engineering Project Manager to oversee and deliver high-quality solar and electrical projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and site teams while ensuring compliance with regulations. A B-Tech in Electrical Engineering and considerable experience in the sector is required, alongside strong problem-solving and project management skills, with opportunities for travel and on-site work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in the Solar or Electrical Engineering industry.
• Experience in managing people and subcontractors.
• Strong administrative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage solar and electrical engineering projects from planning to completion.
• Oversee subcontractors and site teams to ensure quality.
• Monitor project progress using various software tools.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Compliance with Health & Safety

Budgeting and Forecasting

Data Management

Education

B-Tech or B-Eng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.