Solar PV Engineering Specialist | Johannesburg | Permanent

Edge Executive Search Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced PV Engineer to drive technical excellence in large-scale solar projects. You will optimise designs, integrate PV systems, and contribute to renewable energy advancements. The ideal candidate will have a Pr Eng registration, 10–19 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance system performance and project reliability.

Qualifications

• 10–19 years of professional experience in solar PV engineering.
• Experience with grid-tied and BESS‑related engineering.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimise PV array and inverter configurations for performance.
• Perform module string design and detailed shading analysis.
• Integrate PV inverters with grid-tied systems.

Skills

Technical competence in PV system design

Inverter integration

Utility-scale architecture

Analytical capability

Proficiency in design tools

Education

Pr Eng registration

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Drive the technical excellence behind large-scale solar projects. This role offers the opportunity to shape system performance, optimise designs, and contribute to the future of renewable energy infrastructure.

You will lead advanced engineering work across PV array configuration, inverter optimisation, shading design, and system integration. This role requires deep technical insight, strong analytical capability, and the ability to guide design decisions that improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term asset performance.

Our client is a respected engineering and energy solutions provider operating across utility-scale and commercial renewable energy projects. They are known for their technical rigour, project delivery strength, and commitment to engineering standards.

What You’ll Do

• Optimise PV array and inverter configurations for performance and compliance

• Perform module string design and detailed shading analysis

• Integrate PV inverters with grid-tied systems and BESS

• Design thermal management and cleaning systems for large-scale PV installations

• Develop PV system control logic, protection schemes, and SCADA integration

• Provide engineering oversight across design stages and technical reviews

• Support risk assessments, performance modelling, and technical troubleshooting

What You Bring

• Pr Eng registration

• 10–19 years of professional experience in solar PV engineering

• Strong technical competence in PV system design, inverter integration, and utility-scale architecture

• Experience with grid-tied and BESS‑related engineering

• Proficiency in design tools, simulation software, and system optimisation methodologies

• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering optimised, compliant, and cost‑effective PV system designs

• Reducing system losses through rigorous shading and performance analysis

• Strengthening integration between PV, BESS, and grid‑connected systems

• Enhancing project reliability through robust engineering fundamentals

• Supporting high‑quality technical decisions that improve long‑term asset performance