Head of Engineering - Solar

About the role

The Head of Engineering will define and drive the technical strategy for a growing portfolio of solar PV and battery energy storage projects. This senior leader will shape engineering standards, build high‑performing teams and ensure successful delivery across the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function for solar PV, BESS and related renewable projects.
• Set engineering standards, quality processes and technical governance.
• Oversee design, technical review and approval of project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with South African regulations, grid codes and industry standards.
• Provide technical oversight from development through EPC delivery, commissioning and operations.
• Build, mentor and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Partner with commercial and delivery teams to support project execution and business growth.
• Manage technical risk, resources, budgets and capacity across the portfolio.
• Drive innovation, cost efficiency and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration with ECSA or an equivalent international body.
• At least 10 years of renewable‑energy experience with strong exposure to solar PV and BESS.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex project portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of grid integration, medium‑ and high‑voltage systems, protection, control and SCADA.
• Experience in EPC delivery, technical due diligence and relevant engineering software.
• Commercial understanding of contracts, project risk, cost and stakeholder management.

Required skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Solar PV design
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design
• Grid integration
• Medium‑ and high‑voltage systems
• Protection and control systems
• SCADA
• EPC delivery
• Technical due diligence
• Engineering software