Renewable Energy Engineers | Solar PV & Battery Storage Professionals

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028185/SF

Date posted:

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you working within the renewable energy sector and considering your next career move?
We are currently expanding our network of Renewable Energy professionals across South Africa and would like to connect with experienced engineers and technical specialists involved in the design, optimisation, operation, and management of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects.

POSITION INFO:

We are particularly interested in engaging with professionals who have experience within:

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar PV projects
Independent Power Producer (IPP) developments
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Utility-scale and embedded generation projects
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) environments
Engineering management and leadership functions

Experience with the following software and tools would be highly beneficial:

PVSyst
PVSol
Helioscope
AutoCAD and related design platforms

Ideal backgrounds include:

Minimum 8+ years of renewable energy experience
Solar PV design and system optimisation
Project engineering and technical leadership
O&M management and asset performance optimisation
Grid integration and energy storage projects
Stakeholder and project management experience

Qualifications:

BEng / BSc in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Energy, or Mechatronic Engineering
ECSA Registration (PrEng / PrTechEng) advantageous

Whether your expertise lies in technical design, engineering management, project delivery, or O&M leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss your experience confidentially.

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