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O&M Site Manager - Bolobedu, Limpopo
Job summary
A renewable energy company is seeking an experienced O&M Site Manager to oversee daily operations and maintenance activities at their solar PV plant. The ideal candidate should have a degree in an engineering field, GCC certification, and a minimum of 5 years' experience in Solar PV operations and maintenance. This is a site-based role requiring strong technical and communication skills, and compliance with safety standards is essential.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in Renewable Energy / Solar PV O&M / Power Plants preferred.
- Experience with commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PV plants.
- Fluent in English (written & verbal).
Responsibilities
- Lead on-site operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance recovery.
- Conduct technical assessments, specialized maintenance, and commissioning/start-up activities.
- Ensure compliance with OHS Act requirements.
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Industry: Renewable Energy, Solar PV, Power Generation, Engineering
Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Reports to: O&M Manager
Location: Bolobedu Site, Limpopo
Travel: Local (site-based role)
The O&M Site Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, maintenance activities, safety compliance, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation of the solar PV plant. This role ensures plant reliability, manages on-site teams, and liaises with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high operational standards.
- Lead on-site operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance recovery.
- Conduct technical assessments, specialized maintenance, and commissioning/start-up activities.
- Provide on-site and remote fault analysis and implement recovery solutions.
- Produce technical reports, documentation, and evidence for claims and audits.
- Support development and continuous improvement of maintenance systems and processes.
- Deliver technical training, workshops, and knowledge transfer to the O&M team.
- Ensure compliance with OHS Act requirements, including GMR 2(1) responsibilities.
- Chair SHE Committee meetings; endorse incident investigation findings.
- Authorize SHE Representatives, First Aiders, and GMR 2(7) appointments.
- Liaise with OEMs, service providers, utilities, customers, and internal departments.
- Participate in reliability studies, failure analyses, process audits, and performance monitoring.
- Degree/Master’s in Electrical, Electronics, Automation or relevant Engineering field.
- Government Certificate of Competency (GCC – Factories) – mandatory.
- Experience with GMR 2(1) and GMR 2(7) appointments under OHSA.
- 5+ years in Renewable Energy / Solar PV O&M / Power Plants (preferred).
- Experience with commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PV plants.
- Strong knowledge of electronics, automation, SCADA systems, and remote-control systems.
- Understanding of data acquisition & communication systems (advantageous).
- Advanced MS Office and reporting software skills.
- Fluent in English (written & verbal).
- Valid South African driver’s license.
- Must be fit to work on site (medical fitness certificate required).
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