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Head of engineering

📍 Location
cape town
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 19, 2026

About the Role

I’m currently partnering with a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector to appoint a Head of Engineering to lead and scale its technical function. This is a strategic leadership role suited for a highly experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in solar PV , electrical system design , and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) . Core Requirements: BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering 10+ years’ experience in renewable energy / power / electrical engineering Proven expertise in: Solar PV system design (utility-scale or C&I) Electrical system design (MV/HV advantageous) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Demonstrated leadership experience: Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager / Technical Lead level Managing and mentoring engineering teams Setting technical direction and standards Experience within IPPs, EPCs, or large-scale energy projects

ECSA registration (Pr Eng) advantageous

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