PV Electrical Supervisor

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment advisory firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to lead the construction and commissioning of large-scale Solar PV projects in Mpumalanga. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and over five years of experience in the field, preferably within renewable energy. The role involves supervising electrical construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This is a one-year fixed-term project, requiring South African citizenship and willingness to work on-site across Africa.

Qualifications

• Over five years’ experience as an Electrical Site Supervisor, preferably in Solar PV projects.
• Proven experience on renewable energy construction sites.
• Willingness to work on-site and across Africa.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Solar PV electrical construction activities.
• Ensure contractor work meets design, specifications, standards, and programme.
• Monitor progress, quality, cost, and safety across electrical scopes.
• Enforce HSE and quality standards.

Skills

DC and AC electrical systems

Strong understanding of site QA/QC

Contractor management

Electrical testing and commissioning

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 01/20/2026

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

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

• DC and AC electrical systems
• Substations and grid interconnection
• Electrical testing, commissioning, and as-built documentation
• 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.