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Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar PV)

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Bloemfontein, Free State

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the electrical consulting engineering firm in Bloemfontein. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is in Bloemfontein (Free State). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
Set and test protection relays and keep settings records

What you need

Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package

Nice if you have

Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW
Protection or HV operating authorisation

What's in it for you

Flexible hours on design days
Vehicle allowance for site work
Paid professional registration and training

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: academic record showing your electrical subjects, ID copy, certified within three months plus ECSA registration letter.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bloemfontein; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

Name the software you use for power system studies and lighting design. Consultants screen for exact tools.
If you are a candidate, add how close you are to Pr Eng and who your mentor is.