South Africa Solution Engineer Pv / Bess

Sungrow Mena & Central Asia; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Solution Engineer to design and implement PV and energy storage solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and have strong communication skills. Responsibilities include leading design initiatives, analyzing customer needs, and conducting training sessions. This full-time role presents an exciting opportunity in the growing renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical, Electric Power Systems, Automation, Power Electronics, or related majors.
• English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Experience with Photovoltaic, transmission/distribution transformers, AIS/GIS, and EPC design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of PV solutions across Southern Africa.
• Analyze customer requirements to develop tailored PV product solutions.
• Conduct product training sessions to enhance customer understanding.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Learning ability

English proficiency

Familiarity with energy storage systems

Solar PV design software knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Helioscope

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the South Africa Solution Engineer PV / BESS role at Sungrow MENA & Central Asia. The PV and Energy Storage position plays an important role with this rapidly growing company.

This is a very dynamic and fast-track position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cutting‑edge PV solutions across Southern Africa, providing end‑to‑end technical support to sales teams and customers.
• Analyze customer requirements (via on‑site visits, emails, and calls) to develop tailored PV product solutions, ensuring alignment with technical specifications while addressing deviations and clarifications.
• Drive technical project closure by offering expert guidance and resolving key challenges.
• Conduct product and solution training sessions (both online and offline) to enhance customer understanding and adoption of our PV technologies.
• Serve as a technical advisor, addressing customer inquiries and ensuring seamless integration of solutions.
• Monitor regional PV industry trends, competitor solutions, and emerging technologies.
• Perform in‑depth analysis of competitor offerings, identifying strengths and weaknesses to refine and differentiate our solutions.
• Support marketing activities, including exhibitions, webinars, and marketing campaigns, to increase brand visibility and market penetration.
• Collaborate with regional teams to develop compelling technical proposals and presentations.
• Work closely with HQ solution engineers to oversee PV project execution, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
• Proactively mitigate risks and optimize project workflows to achieve Commercial Operation Date (COD) as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical / Electric Power System / Automation / Power Electronics / Communication Engineering or related majors.
• Strong communication skills, sense of teamwork, responsibility and learning ability.
• English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Familiarity with energy storage systems (ESS) and hybrid solutions.
• Experience with Photovoltaic, transmission / distribution transformer, AIS / GIS (MV switchgear) and EPC design institute industry.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV design software (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD, Helioscope).

Senior Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing