Solar PV Engineering Lead — Projects up to 20MW

Executech Search and Selection

Randburg

On-site

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Executech Search and Selection is seeking a seasoned Head of Engineering to lead a high-performing Solar PV engineering function within the Commercial & Industrial sector in Randburg. You will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle and own engineering excellence on projects from 500kW to 20MW.

You will mentor engineers, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive design reviews and sign-offs, leveraging SSEG experience and a mature leadership presence to deliver

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5–10 years' Solar PV experience in the C&I market.
  • PrEng registration or working towards registration.
  • Proven leadership of engineering teams.
  • Experience across full project lifecycle, design reviews and technical sign-off.
  • Strong stakeholder and client engagement skills.
  • SSEG application/certification experience advantageous.
  • Mature leadership presence with high EQ and sound commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle.
  • Mentor and develop engineers within the team.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders and manage client relationships.
  • Take ownership of engineering excellence on projects from 500kW to 20MW.
  • Oversee design reviews, technical sign-off, and governance.

Skills

Leadership of engineering teams
Stakeholder engagement
Project lifecycle leadership

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering
PrEng registered or working towards registration

Job description

Executech Search and Selection is seeking a seasoned Head of Engineering to lead a high-performing Solar PV engineering function within the Commercial & Industrial sector in Randburg. You will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle and own engineering excellence on projects from 500kW to 20MW.

You will mentor engineers, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive design reviews and sign-offs, leveraging SSEG experience and a mature leadership presence to deliver

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