PV Electrical Supervisor

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor responsible for overseeing electrical construction activities for large-scale Solar PV projects. The role includes ensuring safety and compliance on site while maintaining high quality in delivery. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and over five years of experience in a similar role, preferably within renewable energy. Strong communication and contractor management skills are essential, along with a willingness to work across Africa.

Qualifications

• Experience with utility-scale Solar PV projects is essential.
• Strong background in electrical site supervision required.
• Proven track record in HSE and QA/QC management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Solar PV electrical construction activities.
• Act as on-site electrical authority ensuring compliance.
• Monitor project progress, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Site supervision

Electrical construction management

HSE compliance

QA/QC procedures

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to take a hands‑on leadership role in the construction and commissioning of large‑scale Solar PV projects. This involves utility‑scale PV execution, ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality delivery on site. The role is a one‑year fixed‑term project in Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Solar PV electrical construction activities, including EBoP, substations, MV/HV works, and grid tie‑ins.
• Act as the on‑site electrical authority, ensuring contractor work meets design, specifications, standards, and programme.
• Monitor progress, quality, cost, and safety across all electrical scopes.
• Enforce HSE, IFC, ESMS, and client quality standards.
• Oversee inspections, testing, RFIs, change control, and quality documentation.
• Identify and mitigate construction clashes and sequencing risks.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, delays, and photographic logs.
• Support commissioning, punch listing, and handover to O&M teams.
• Liaise closely with the Site Superintendent, Project Manager, HSE, QA/QC, utilities, and third‑party inspectors.

Solar PV Technical Focus

• Utility‑scale PV plants
• DC and AC electrical systems
• Inverters, transformers, MV/HV reticulation
• Substations and grid interconnection
• Electrical testing, commissioning, and as‑built documentation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a strong engineering qualification with proven site experience.
• Over five years’ experience as an Electrical Site Supervisor, with a preference for Solar PV projects.
• Proven experience on renewable energy construction sites.
• Strong understanding of site QA/QC, HSE, and contractor management.
• Willingness to work on‑site and across Africa.
• South African citizenship is preferred.