Job title: Electrical Site Supervisor

Job type: Fixed Term

Location: Site – Tournee Solar

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to play a hands-on leadership role in the construction and commissioning of large-scale Solar PV projects. The role focuses on Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP), grid interconnection, and utility-scale PV execution, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery on site.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 works meet design, specifications, standards, and programmed
• 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

Solar PV Technical Focus

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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or strong engineering qualification with proven site experience
• 5+ years’ experience as an Electrical Site Supervisor (Solar PV strongly preferred)
• Proven experience on renewable energy construction sites
• Strong understanding of site QA/QC, HSE, and contractor management
• Willingness to work site-based and across Africa
• South African citizenship preferred

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 7 days