Safety jobs in South Africa

Overview:

Inuka is working with a leading renewable energy company looking to hire a Solar PRM/Mechanical Supervisor on a fixed-term 18-month site-based contract to oversee subcontractor management and quality assurance for solar tracker construction (Posts, Racks & Modules) on utility-scale PV projects in South Africa. The role also supports electrical and civil works as needed, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and technical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise on-site subcontractors and ensure high-quality installation of tracker structures (PRM)
• Support project delivery aligned with corporate safety, quality, and schedule targets
• Conduct inspections, manage progress reporting, and ensure compliance with project specs and QHSE standards
• Coordinate installation of structures, modules, and testing procedures
• Report deviations, quality or safety issues to the Construction Site Manager
• Oversee daily reporting, resource allocation, milestone tracking, and client inspection coordination
• Ensure contractor performance meets KPIs and project timelines

Qualifications:

• Civil/Mechanical Engineering background with expertise in solar tracker systems
• 5+ years of construction management experience; 2+ years in utility-scale solar PV projects
• Post Racks and Modules Expertise
• PV Solar project tracker experience
• Quality documentation compilation
• Review and inspection knowledge
• Strong track record in safe, timely, and quality project delivery