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Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar PV)

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Khayelitsha, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R75 000 – R95 500/month

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Job Description

The electrical consulting engineering firm in Khayelitsha needs an electrical engineer for projects that go from design to commissioning. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Home base is an electrical consulting engineering firm on the Khayelitsha side of Western Cape. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser

What you need

Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

Clear path to associate or senior engineer
Paid professional registration and training
Flexible hours on design days

How to apply

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: 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Khayelitsha.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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