Technical Support Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Technical Support Engineer to act as the operational link between our headquarters design team and South African market execution. The role supports Eskom utility‑scale project tenders and provides hands‑on technical assistance for commercial solar and battery storage developments.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the local technical point of contact for Eskom‑related activities, including grid compliance and interconnection processes.
• Provide practical technical assistance for C&I solar and BESS projects, such as sizing, single‑line‑diagram reviews, and layout optimisation.
• Gather local grid codes (NRS standards), respond to technical queries during RFPs, and assist with grid‑connection applications.
• Translate South African grid and technical requirements into design inputs for remote engineering teams.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in the renewable energy or electrical sector.
• Direct experience with Eskom grid compliance, interconnection, or utility tender submissions (essential).
• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Solid functional understanding of solar PV, inverters, transformers and battery systems.
• Fluent professional written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Eskom grid compliance and interconnection processes
• Utility tender preparation and submission
• Solar PV system design and sizing
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) fundamentals
• Inverter and transformer specifications
• Single‑line‑diagram (SLD) review
• Layout optimisation for solar installations
• Knowledge of South African grid codes (NRS standards)

What we offer

• Competitive local remuneration package
• Direct exposure to both utility‑scale and fast‑paced C&I solar/storage markets
• Flat, agile, and collaborative international team environment