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Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar PV)

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Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R75 000 – R100 000/month

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Job Description

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the water treatment utility in Johannesburg CBD. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097

Must-haves

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
Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

Clear path to associate or senior engineer
Paid professional registration and training
Vehicle allowance for site work

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID copy, certified within three months, academic record showing your electrical subjects plus ECSA registration letter.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Before you hit apply

List projects with their voltage level, size in kVA or MW, and whether you designed, supervised or commissioned.
If you are a candidate, add how close you are to Pr Eng and who your mentor is.