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Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar PV)

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Kempton Park, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the electrical consulting engineering firm in Kempton Park. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is Kempton Park-based, with most of your time spent at an electrical consulting engineering firm. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What your day looks like

Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser

You'll need

Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating

Helpful, not essential

Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)
Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW
Protection or HV operating authorisation

On offer

Vehicle allowance for site work
Clear path to associate or senior engineer
Flexible hours on design days
Paid professional registration and training

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ECSA registration letter, academic record showing your electrical subjects plus ID copy, certified within three months.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

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