About the position
Put your PV expertise to work where it counts: from feasibility to grid Is this you? What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it) Where you'll be doing it What you'll need What you'll get How to apply?
You're a strategic thinker with an eye for detail and a passion for sustainability. A natural leader, you thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing technical depth with clear communication and a collaborative spirit. You're calm under pressure, highly organised, and deeply invested in mentoring others while continuing to sharpen your own skills.
You'll take ownership of engineering design and technical execution across grid-tied and hybrid solar PV projects up to 50?MW. From feasibility studies and system optimisation to client engagement and construction support, you'll lead every phase of the project lifecycle. Your role spans detailed design reviews, site assessments, stakeholder meetings, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and push for standardisation and optimisation across projects, while also supporting business development with technical input and solution proposals.
Our client is a leading international player in decentralised solar energy and energy efficiency solutions, with a strong and growing presence across Africa. Backed by global experience and a commitment to the energy transition, they deliver turnkey solar PV systems and long-term asset management services to industrial and commercial clients. With a portfolio spanning hundreds of megawatts and an ethos rooted in sustainability, they focus on helping businesses reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint without compromising operational performance. The company fosters a collaborative, technically driven culture that values innovation, initiative, and long-term thinking. You'll be part of a mission-oriented team delivering real-world impact across the continent.
You have a degree in Electrical Engineering (Honours or Master's advantageous) and at least 3 years of experience in PV project design and delivery. You've led technical teams within EPC or IPP environments, mentored junior staff, and worked on systems exceeding 100?kW. You're proficient in tools like PVsyst, Helioscope, and AutoCAD, and bring deep knowledge of hybrid systems, utility integration, and regulatory compliance. Your communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities set you apart.
You'll join a purpose-driven team within a global leader in solar energy and energy efficiency, where your engineering expertise will directly shape the renewable energy landscape. Expect a supportive and collaborative work culture that values deep technical thinking, initiative, and continuous learning. You'll work on complex, high-impact projects with real-world outcomes, while developing your career in a business committed to long-term growth. Alongside market-related pay, you'll benefit from exposure to international best practices, cutting-edge tools, and the opportunity to lead innovations in energy performance. This is a role where your input won't just be noticed, it will be essential.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Katharina on Linkedin, at [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed].
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Desired Skills:
- Solar
- PV
- Solar PV
- Electrical engineering
- Project Management
- Performance Management
- Designing
- Innovation
- Results Driven
- energy efficiency
- PVSyst
- Autocad
- Helioscope
- hybrid systems
- utility integration
- regulatory compliance
- communication
- EPC
- IPP
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Honours
