PV Electrical Technician

ENGIE in South Africa; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm in Northern Cape is seeking a PV Electrical Technician to manage maintenance activities and ensure the performance of PV systems. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and interpersonal skills, a trade certificate in Electrical Engineering, and at least 3 years of related experience. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a growing industry while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) and relevant electrical qualifications are essential.
• 3-5 years experience in electrical maintenance in power plants or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of HSE policies and quality assurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical expertise to achieve performance targets at the PV plant.
• Plan and manage maintenance activities in collaboration with team leads.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance according to industry standards.

Skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Strong team and interpersonal skills

Calm in emergency situations

Excellent organizational skills

Strong electrical aptitude

Education

National Diploma or BTech in Electrical (Power Engineering)

Trade test certificate: Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (MAXIMO/SAP)

Power tools and test equipment

Job description

PV Electrical Technician: ENGIE Kathu Operations (Internal/External)

Job Details

• Position Title: PV Electrical Technician
• Reports to: Lead Technician - Electrical
• Department: Maintenance
• Hay Level: HL 17
• Location: Kathu - Northern Cape

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ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition whose purpose is to accelerate this transition towards a carbon‑neutral economy. With over 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain from production to infrastructure and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production; flexibility assets (notably batteries); gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks; local energy infrastructures; and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities and businesses. Every year ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net‑zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.

ENGIE operates 4 Global Business Units in South Africa:

• Renewables & Flex Power – delivering greener and smarter electrons through renewable energy and flexible power solutions.
• Local Energy Infrastructures – supporting customers in achieving significant decarbonisation goals.
• Networks – expanding and adapting power and gas infrastructure to accommodate the transition to green molecules.
• Supply & Energy Management – leveraging ENGIE’s global energy assets to deliver secure, sustainable energy to customers.

About ENGIE in South Africa:

• 15 years presence in South Africa.
• First and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with more than 16 GW in operation.
• Over 300 professionals.
• Developed, built and operates the first H2 plant in Africa at Mogalakwena mine.
• Founding member of the Hydrogen Valley initiative with Anglo‑American and the Department of Science and Technology.
• Operational and Safety excellence across all sites.
• Growth market for ENGIE.

ENGIE’s operational assets in South Africa include:

• Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
• Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
• Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
• Aurora Wind (95 MW Onshore Wind)
• Golden Valley (117 MW Onshore Wind)
• Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
• Konkoonsies 2 (75 MW Solar PV)
• Aggeneys (40 MW Solar PV)
• MBP (75 MW Solar PV)
• Grootspruit (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• Graspan (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• OYA Hybrid (333 MW Solar / Wind / BESS) – in construction
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Preamble

Kathu Operations is a 100 MW green‑field Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project with parabolic trough technology, equipped with a molten‑salt storage system that allows 4.5 hours of thermal energy storage and thus limits the intermittent nature of solar energy.

Key Responsibilities & Purpose of the Job

• Purpose: Apply advanced electrical expertise to PV plant electrical assets to achieve operational performance targets. Ensure all electrical interventions – diagnostics, repairs, calibrations, component replacements – are executed within required timeframes, industry standards and at optimal cost.
• Plan and manage maintenance activities: Use CMMS systems (MAXIMO/SAP) directed by the Electrical Lead Tech, Maintenance Manager and O&M Planner.
• Maintain equipment warranties: Execute all work per relevant manuals and documentation to mitigate risks of voiding warranties.
• Report plant performance: Provide daily, monthly and quarterly observations, electrical measurements, faults, maintenance activities, equipment condition, outages, safety concerns and any issues affecting PV system performance to the Performance Engineer.
• HSE and Quality Assurance: Enforceுகிறது HSE and Quality policies, ensure strict adherence to safety measures during day‑to‑day maintenance activities.
• Prepare for, manage and execute corrective maintenance on the PV plant, following HSE procedures.
• Ensure a Permit to Work for all tasks as required by HSE procedures.
• Execute electrical maintenance activities per CMMS notification/work order.
• Collaborate with other maintenance disciplines (C&I) to support continuous plant operation.
• Respond to breakdowns – fault‑find, root‑cause analysis, resolve, repair or replace faulty equipment with minimal energy loss.
• Administer preventive/predictive/corrective mechanical maintenance programmes via the CMMS.
• Diagnose, test, repair and/or replace PV panels, cables, interconnections, junction/string rifles, connectors, fuses, transformers, HV yard equipment, mechanical tracking system components, switchgear and control gear.
• Assist contractors with resources, tools and CMMS recording.
• Perform technical maintenance with special attention to conversion units and tracking system.
• Handle additional ad‑hoc activities as instructed by the Lead Tech or Maintenance Manager.
• Link detected data from SCADA bebe control rooms to plant events.
• Help draft maintenance procedures and participate in SAP/MAXIMO Nouvegordonn atimplementation.
• Train or mentor interns or Technical Assistants when required.
• Respond to plant alarms by diagnosing faults after CRO notification.
• Manage tools, spares and consumables inventory with risk control.
• Respect the O&M agreement with the Owner and other contractual obligations.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications to plan, install and maintain electrical systems safely.
• Execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes as scheduled through the computerized maintenance management system, coordinating with the Maintenance Planner, Electrical Engineer and Maintenance Manager.

Health & Safety

The job holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.

• Work Level: Level 4 – tasks represent a medium risk of accidents that can generate permanent consequences such as burns, mutilations or irreversible wounds.
• Exposure to Risks: Traffic/automobile accidents, ergonomic problems, and inherent risks of inspecting site visits, നിയ engineering operations and maintenance activities.
• Recommended PPE: Hard hat/safety helmet, ear protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, dust mask, cotton coveralls, safety gloves, respiratory mask.

Communication and Working Relationships

• Internal: CEO, Head of Departments at Kathu Operations, and workforce.
• External: Contractors, service providers, energy regulators (KSP and AMEA).

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12).
• N6/ National Diploma or BTech in Electrical (Power Engineering).
• Trade test certificate: Electrical Engineering.
• Driver's licence.

Experience:

• 3‑5 years in electrical maintenance of a large power plant or industrial oil and gas, petrochemical, mineral processing or chemical industry.
• Experience with safety systems.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Experience in maintenance and repair of PV inverters and related equipment.
• Engineering concepts, standards and principles knowledge.
• MV/HV switching (Authorized person).
• Utility‑scale PV plant construction or operations.

Skills:

• Highly proactive and self‑motivated.
• Strong teamMauries andojn interpersonal skills.
• Calm in emergency situations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Independent work planning and ability to take responsibility for plant projects.
• Deep knowledge of equipment installed through hands‑on experience and formal training.
• Strong electrical aptitude with basic understanding of electrical chemistry, physics and mathematics.
• Skillful use of tools, test equipment and calibration appliances.
• Comfortable with computer‑generated data instrumentation (SCADA and sensors).
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations for energy-generating facility O&M.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• High proficiency in business computing applications such as databases, Word processors, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Maximo/EPS (Oracle or SAP).

Language: Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.

Remuneration: Market related.

Additional Information: Incomplete CVs and/or applications will Average ; applications with more documents may not be considered. Please submit CV and supporting documents.

Closing Date: 13 February 2026.

Application Link: Please use this link to apply: OUR VACANCIES ENGIE (click on: OFFRES DEMPLOI).

Key Skills: Electrical Experience, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Maintenance, NEC, HVAC, Mechanical Knowledge, Renovation, Schematics, Maintenance, High Voltage, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting.

Employment Type: Full‑time.

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