Project Engineer/Manager – Renewable Energy (Solar PV + BESS)

Project Engineer/Manager – Renewable Energy (Solar PV + BESS)

Location: Rietfontein/Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa

Duration: Initial 5 Months, starting July/Aug 2025

Sector: Renewable Energy: Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage

We are recruiting a Project Engineer/Manager for a leading client in South Africa for a 5 month contract assignment within the Renewable sector.  Based in Rietfontein/Upington, Northern Cape; the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the scope of works on a hybrid energy facility comprising solar PV, BESS and a 33kV Eskom switching station.

Project Scope Includes:

• 33kV Eskom switching station


• 33kV Overhead Transmission Line


• 6.1MWh / 1.54MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)


• 2.76MWp Solar PV Plant

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of project works on-site.


• Liaise with stakeholders, contractors, and Eskom representatives to ensure successful project delivery.


• Monitor project milestones, budgets, and safety standards.


• Provide technical input and solutions across the lifecycle of the build.

Requirements:

• BEng/BSc in Electrical or Civil Engineering


• Relevant professional certifications


• ECSA registration as PrEng or PrTech (advantageous)


• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (preferred)


• Demonstrable experience managing solar PV and/or BESS projects in South Africa

Additional Info:

• Candidates must be based in South Africa and available to mobilise to the Northern Cape region.


• Competitive daily/hourly rate available, in line with experience.

Should you meet the requirements and would be available to support the project, please forward your CV to me