Head of Engineering

Set ConsultingCape Town, South Africa

11 days ago

Job description

We're Hiring : Head of Engineering | Renewable Energy Sector

Location : Cape Town

Contract Type : Permanent

Industry : Renewable Energy / Solar Power

Salary : Market-related (based on experience)

Are you a visionary engineering leader with a passion for innovation in solar energy?

Join a dynamic team driving sustainable energy solutions across Africa. We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our engineering division, shape strategic direction, and deliver cutting-edge solar and micro-grid technologies.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Oversee engineering budgets and ensure cost-effective project execution.
Design and model storage and micro-grid solutions.
Drive innovation and stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes.
Represent the company at industry events and build strategic relationships.
Ensure quality control, compliance, and safety across all engineering outputs.
Provide strategic input to MANCO and EXCO.
Supervise project execution from concept to completion.

Requirements :

Qualifications : BEng and registered Pr Eng with ECSA (Postgraduate in solar energy is a plus).

Experience : 9+ years in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Industry Exposure : Solar power, manufacturing, and engineering.

Technical Tools : Helioscope, PVSyst, PV Sol, AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Projects.

Soft Skills : Strong communication, critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Please note : If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks , kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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Head Of Engineering • Cape Town, South Africa