Head of engineering

Location: Somerset West, Cape Town
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead and grow its engineering function across commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects .

This is a hands‑on leadership role with full ownership of engineering standards, system design quality, and technical delivery. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority, supporting project delivery, tenders, and strategic decision‑making while leading a high‑performance engineering team. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage the engineering team across Solar PV and BESS projects Own end‑to‑end system design for C&I and utility‑scale installations Ensure designs are bankable, compliant, and optimised Establish and continuously improve engineering standards, processes, and controls Pro...