Head of Engineering - Solar energy - M/F

at  CVE Group

CVE South Africa began operations in 2021 with its headquarters in Cape Town. It seamlessly blends the unique characteristics of a small-to-medium-sized with the expertise, experience, and financial capabilities of our parent company CVE Group. CVE South Africa has over 15 MW in construction and operation and as part of its ambitious growth trajectory, the region aims to bolster its presence with over 200 MW across the South Africa in 2027
An integral part of CVE Group, CVE South Africa derives its strength from the group’s extensive international experience. CVE Group is a proud certified B-Corp with a history spanning 12 years. It is renowned for financing, constructing, and operating community-centric solar installations. The Group commands an operational portfolio exceeding 530 MW, with activities across diverse regions including France, Chile, USA, South Africa, and Spain.
Being committed to surpassing the benchmark in environmental and qualitative excellence, CVE SouthAfrica and the CVE Group are distinguished by their ISO 9001 (quality management system) a certifications.
The driving force behind CVE’s success is its unwavering commitment to Our mission statement: Put people and the planet at the heart of tomorrow’s energy. As part of its mission, we emphasize our Environmental Impact, Human Impact, and Social Impact when pursuing our renewable energy production activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As the Head of Engineering, you will spearhead the successful execution of various construction projects, ensuring strategic alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and optimal support for development, engineering and construction, and O&M teams. Your role involves overseeing Solar PV and Battery projects in the range from 200 kWp to over 10 MWp from inception to completion, fostering innovation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
This role reports to the Country Manager.
With the support of the in-house engineering department, you are responsible for the various PV and BESS projects, including:

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimal BSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical)
• Pr. Engineer (Pr.Eng)
• 5-8 years of experience in Renewable Energy Power Plants, Engineering
• Construction and Operations
• Valid driving license
• Eligible to work in South Africa

Please refer the Job description for details