Solar O&M Lead: Asset Optimization

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks an experienced Solar O&M Manager to oversee the operational performance and maintenance of utility-scale or commercial solar installations. You will lead maintenance teams, coordinate service providers and optimise plant energy generation while ensuring HSE compliance.

The role requires a strong electrical engineering background, hands-on maintenance leadership and a track record in solar asset management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level electrical engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in solar PV operations, maintenance or asset management.
• Proven track record managing technical teams and contractors.
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems and power generation equipment.
• Experience with SCADA and remote monitoring for performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee O&M for solar PV plants to maximise performance and availability.
• Develop preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Monitor performance, energy generation and system availability.
• Manage maintenance budgets, warranties, SLAs and OEM relationships.
• Lead teams of technicians and external service providers.
• Analyse SCADA data to identify faults and optimise performance.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and standards.
• Prepare operational reports on KPIs, downtime and costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Electrical safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree/BTech/National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Remote monitoring platforms

Fault diagnosis tools

Job description

Network Finance seeks an experienced Solar O&M Manager to oversee the operational performance and maintenance of utility-scale or commercial solar installations. You will lead maintenance teams, coordinate service providers and optimise plant energy generation while ensuring HSE compliance.

The role requires a strong electrical engineering background, hands-on maintenance leadership and a track record in solar asset management.