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Site Engineer Jobs in Brits, North-West, South Africa at The Green Recruitment Company
Title: Site Engineer
Company: The Green Recruitment Company
Location: Brits, North-West, South Africa
Site Engineer
📍 Brits, North West (On-site)
17-Month Contract – with future project reassignment
Utility-Scale Solar PV + BESS Project
PLEASE, DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
A leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator is recruiting for a Site Engineer to support the delivery of a utility-scale Solar PV and BESS project in South Africa.
This is an owner’s team role focused on site execution, contractor management, QA/QC oversight, progress tracking, reporting, and technical coordination during construction and commissioning.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee site engineering and construction activities
- Monitor EPC contractor performance against project requirements and schedule
- Coordinate inspections, testing, QA/QC processes, and site documentation
- Track project progress, risks, delays, and corrective actions
- Support design implementation and variation management
- Prepare site reports and progress updates
- Coordinate between contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with technical standards and contractual requirements
Requirements:
- Engineering degree (Electrical preferred)
- 5+ years’ experience on utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects
- Experience working on the owner’s side and/or with EPC contractors
- Construction and/or commissioning experience
- QA/QC and grid compliance experience
- Knowledge of MV/HV systems, substations, SCADA, Solar PV, and BESS
- Strong reporting and stakeholder coordination skills
- Eligible to work in South Africa
💰 Market-related salary, dependent on experience
📅 Start Date: July 2026