Solar PV Engineering Specialist | Johannesburg | Permanent

Recruiter:

Edge Executives

Job Ref:

3480044695

Date posted:

Friday, November 21, 2025

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Drive the technical excellence behind large-scale solar projects. This role offers the opportunity to shape system performance, optimise designs, and contribute to the future of renewable energy infrastructure.

You will lead advanced engineering work across PV array configuration, inverter optimisation, shading design, and system integration. This role requires deep technical insight, strong analytical capability, and the ability to guide design decisions that improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term asset performance.

Our client is a respected engineering and energy solutions provider operating across utility-scale and commercial renewable energy projects. They are known for their technical rigour, project delivery strength, and commitment to engineering standards.

What You’ll Do

Optimise PV array and inverter configurations for performance and compliance
Perform module string design and detailed shading analysis
Integrate PV inverters with grid-tied systems and BESS
Design thermal management and cleaning systems for large-scale PV installations
Develop PV system control logic, protection schemes, and SCADA integration
Provide engineering oversight across design stages and technical reviews
Support risk assessments, performance modelling, and technical troubleshooting

What You Bring

Pr Eng registration
10–19 years of professional experience in solar PV engineering
Strong technical competence in PV system design, inverter integration, and utility-scale architecture
Experience with grid-tied and BESS-related engineering
Proficiency in design tools, simulation software, and system optimisation methodologies
Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams

What Success Looks Like

Delivering optimised, compliant, and cost-effective PV system designs
Reducing system losses through rigorous shading and performance analysis
Strengthening integration between PV, BESS, and grid-connected systems
Enhancing project reliability through robust engineering fundamentals
Supporting high-quality technical decisions that improve long-term asset performance

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