PV Electrical Supervisor IPP

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to take a hands on leadership role in the construction and commissioning of large scale Solar PV projects. This involves utility scale PV execution, ensuring safe, compliant, and high quality delivery on site. The role is a one year fixed term project in Mpumalanga.

• Supervise and coordinate Solar PV electrical construction activities, including EBoP, substations, MV/HV works, and grid tie ins.
• Act as the on site electrical authority, ensuring contractor work meets design, specifications, standards, and programme.
• Monitor progress, quality, cost, and safety across all electrical scopes.
• Enforce HSE, IFC, ESMS, and client quality standards.
• Oversee inspections, testing, RFIs, change control, and quality documentation.
• Identify and mitigate construction clashes and sequencing risks.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, delays, and photographic logs.
• Support commissioning, punch listing, and handover to O&M teams.
• Liaise closely with the Site Superintendent, Project Manager, HSE, QA/QC, utilities, and third party inspectors.

• Utility scale PV plants
• DC and AC electrical systems
• Inverters, transformers, MV/HV reticulation
• Substations and grid interconnection
• Electrical testing, commissioning, and as built documentation

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a strong engineering qualification with proven site experience.
• Over five years' experience as an Electrical Site Supervisor, with a preference for Solar PV projects.
• Proven experience on renewable energy construction sites.
• Strong understanding of site QA/QC, HSE, and contractor management.
• Willingness to work on site and across Africa.
• South African citizenship is preferred.