Senior Solar Farm Ops Manager - Polokwane | Vehicle & Bonus

Placements24; Polokwane; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement annuity

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Solar Farm Operations Manager to oversee multiple utility-scale solar assets in Limpopo, based in Polokwane. You will drive safe, efficient, and profitable operations, lead a technical team, and manage maintenance, performance monitoring, and stakeholder relations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in O&M of large PV plants, strong leadership, and deep understanding of PV technology, SCADA, and CMMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in electrical/mechanical/renewable energy fields.
• Minimum 8 years in O&M of large solar PV plants.
• Proven leadership or management of operations teams and assets.

Responsabilités

• Oversee operational management of multiple solar plants for performance and energy yield.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, corrective).
• Lead site technicians, supervisors, and admin staff with a safety-first culture.
• Monitor performance via SCADA and other tools; resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company policies.
• Manage contracts with service providers including maintenance and security.
• Prepare budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with grid operators on scheduling and dispatch.
• Conduct regular site inspections and asset reviews for leadership.
• Prepare performance reports and asset management reviews.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

SCADA knowledge

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Renewable Energy degree

Master's degree or PMP (advantage)

Outils

CMMS

SCADA systems

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Solar Farm Operations Manager to oversee multiple utility-scale solar assets in Limpopo, based in Polokwane. You will drive safe, efficient, and profitable operations, lead a technical team, and manage maintenance, performance monitoring, and stakeholder relations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in O&M of large PV plants, strong leadership, and deep understanding of PV technology, SCADA, and CMMS systems.