Remote Lead Grid Integration Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 2,800,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level health insurance

Generous retirement plan

Performance-based bonuses

Home office setup allowance

Conferences and training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Principal Grid Integration Specialist to lead renewable energy integration into the national grid. This fully remote role requires deep expertise in power systems, grid codes, and strategic leadership to guide high-impact projects from a remote setting.

Collaborate with regulators, IPPs, and manufacturers to ensure reliability, security, and efficiency as renewables expand. A senior role with remote flexibility and strong influence.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on power systems.
• 10+ years progressive experience in power systems and grid integration.
• Strong knowledge of SA grid codes (NRS 097) and interconnection standards.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for seamless renewable energy integration into the national grid.
• Lead technical assessment and compliance verification against grid codes and standards.
• Provide expert leadership on grid stability, power quality, and system inertia with high renewable penetration.
• Collaborate with grid operators, IPPs, equipment manufacturers to resolve integration issues.
• Conduct advanced power system studies (load flow, short circuit, transient stability, harmonics).
• Mentor junior engineers and influence stakeholders in regulatory discussions.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Grid integration

Grid codes

Technical leadership

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Principal Grid Integration Specialist to lead renewable energy integration into the national grid. This fully remote role requires deep expertise in power systems, grid codes, and strategic leadership to guide high-impact projects from a remote setting.

Collaborate with regulators, IPPs, and manufacturers to ensure reliability, security, and efficiency as renewables expand. A senior role with remote flexibility and strong influence.