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Lead Electrical Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: NES026204-KSE-1
A leading engineering and renewable energy environment is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the design execution and delivery of utility-scale and commercial solar projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM environment and is passionate about renewable energy innovation.
A leading engineering and renewable energy environment is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the design execution and delivery of utility-scale and commercial solar projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM environment and is passionate about renewable energy innovation.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Advantageous Experience:
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Kagiso Sebalo
Senior Recruitment Consultant
- Lead electrical engineering activities across solar PV and BESS projects
- Manage project electrical design from feasibility through to commissioning
- Oversee LV/MV design protection systems substations and grid integration
- Review and approve single line diagrams layouts cable schedules and technical documentation
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams clients contractors and utilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable South African and international standards
- Support procurement processes and technical evaluations of electrical equipment
- Provide technical leadership mentorship and guidance to junior engineers
- Participate in FATs site inspections commissioning and troubleshooting activities
- Assist with project planning risk management and technical reporting
Minimum Requirements:
- BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering
- Professional registration advantageous (Pr Eng / Pr Tech)
- 7 years experience in electrical engineering within renewable energy EPC or infrastructure projects
- Strong experience in solar PV plant design and grid-connected systems
- Knowledge of substations MV reticulation protection schemes and NRS/SANS standards
- Experience with ETAP DIgSILENT AutoCAD or similar engineering software
- Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Advantageous Experience:
- Utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects
- Eskom or municipal grid connection processes
- Renewable energy project commissioning
- Exposure to international engineering standards and projects across Africa
Apply now!
For more engineering jobs please visit
If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information contact:
Kagiso Sebalo
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Required Experience:
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