Pre-Sales BESS Specialist

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Pre-Sales BESS Specialist to support the growth of advanced energy storage solutions across commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects. This role bridges the gap between technical engineering and sales, ensuring optimal system design, client engagement, and solution development.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• Provide technical pre-sales support for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) solutions
• Engage with clients to understand energy needs and propose tailored storage solutions
• Design and develop conceptual and detailed BESS system configurations
• Conduct feasibility studies, energy modelling, and financial analysis (ROI, LCOE, and payback)
• Support sales team with technical presentations, proposals, and tender submissions
• Liaise with OEMs, EPC contractors, and internal engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with grid codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with cost estimation, system sizing, and equipment selection
• Stay up to date with market trends, technologies, and competitor offerings
• Provide technical input during project handover to execution teams

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 3–7 years’ experience in renewable energy, with strong exposure to BESS or solar PV & storage
• Solid understanding of power systems, inverters, and energy storage technologies
• Experience with energy modelling tools (e.g., Homer, PVSyst, or similar)
• Knowledge of grid integration and utility-scale energy systems
• Strong client-facing and communication skills

• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• Experience in C&I and utility-scale projects
• Familiarity with Energy Management Systems (EMS) and SCADA
• Exposure to hybrid systems (solar, wind, diesel, and storage integration)

• Strong commercial and technical acumen
• Solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent presentation and proposal-writing skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales and engineering teams
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy storage projects
• Fast-growing renewable energy environment
• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Career growth within a dynamic and innovative sector