Senior Electrical Engineer Jobs in Cape Town

A permanent senior electrical engineer role in Cape Town offers a hands-on technical leader the chance to design, deliver and optimise solar PV and battery energy storage projects from feasibility through to handover.

About the company and the work

The role is with Faircape Energy (Pty) Ltd, part of the Faircape Group, which specialises in solar PV systems, battery energy storage, power optimisation and intelligent energy management. It is a senior, hands-on leadership role, overseeing projects from feasibility and system design through installation, commissioning and handover. The advert lists benefits including above-market salaries aligned with experience and expertise, quarterly performance bonuses, long-service leave, an onsite barista with complimentary barista-made coffee, subsidised vending machine snacks, discounted Faircape ISP packages, structured flexi-time from 06:30 to 18:30, and a stable, professional working environment within an established group.

Role details and duties

Engineering and technical leadership: Lead design, development and optimisation of solar PV and battery energy storage systems; carry out advanced system simulations and performance modelling using Helioscope and PVSyst; conduct site assessments and technical investigations; develop and review electrical designs, single-line diagrams, technical specifications and system configurations; ensure installations comply with safety, quality and regulatory standards; provide senior-level technical guidance, troubleshooting and solutions; and evaluate system performance for efficiency, reliability and energy improvements.

Project delivery and operations: Manage renewable energy projects from design and planning through installation, testing and commissioning; oversee contractors, installation teams and suppliers; monitor timelines, technical deliverables and installation progress; carry out quality inspections, system testing and commissioning; ensure adherence to occupational health and safety and electrical regulations; identify improvements to engineering processes, technical standards and operational efficiency; and respond to technical escalations, system faults and urgent operational requirements.

Client engagement and commercial support: Engage clients on energy requirements and recommend technical solutions; carry out client site visits, technical assessments and feasibility evaluations; prepare and review technical proposals, system specifications, performance reports and energy audits; evaluate backup power, UPS and battery storage requirements; provide technical input into project costing, system sizing and commercial feasibility; and collaborate with consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 08h00 to 17h00, with a 45-minute lunch break, and structured flexi-time from 06h30 to 18h30, subject to approval from the direct manager. The listing states that applications close on 27 December 2026.

Requirements

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience within the solar and renewable energy sector, preferably commercial and industrial installations.
• Strong practical experience in solar PV system design, battery energy storage systems and electrical installations.
• Demonstrated experience managing electrical or renewable energy projects from design through to commissioning.
• Proficiency in electrical system design, technical drawings, system simulations and performance analysis.
• Experience using PVSyst and Helioscope.
• Strong understanding of backup power systems, UPS solutions, battery storage and electrical integration.
• Experience conducting technical site assessments, feasibility studies and system sizing.
• Sound understanding of project costing, commercial feasibility and operational performance.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers and installation teams.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical regulations, renewable energy standards and occupational health and safety.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, electrical schematics and system performance data.
• Positive written references; clear health record; clear credit record; clear criminal record; valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original listing, and be cautious of any request for payment in exchange for a job.

Practical tips

• Lead with commercial and industrial solar PV and battery storage projects you have led from design to commissioning.
• Name PVSyst and Helioscope work explicitly, with examples of modelling and performance results.
• Show client-facing work, site assessments and feasibility studies alongside technical design.
• Highlight contractor coordination, quality inspections and safety compliance.
• Note that the advert asks for a clear credit and criminal record and a valid driver’s licence with own vehicle, so be ready for those checks.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original Careers24 listing and follow its application instructions. The advert states that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Important information

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