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Zutari is looking for Electrical Site Representatives to join the Owner’s Engineer (OE) team on various utility-scale renewable energy projects across a number of provinces in (Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State & Eastern Cape) South Africa.
These site roles are critical to ensuring that all electrical works from LV/MV/HV installations through to commissioning and completion are constructed in full compliance with the contract, design specifications, and applicable national standards.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on electrical engineer with strong construction oversight experience and a proven track record on large-scale energy or infrastructure projects. These positions are available on projects located across different regions of South Africa, offering an opportunity to contribute to the country’s growing renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
Represent the Owner’s Engineer on-site during construction and commissioning of all electrical systems.
Oversee and inspect electrical installation works, including MV/HV switchgear, transformers, cabling, protection systems, and SCADA integration.
Monitor EPC contractor performance, ensuring compliance with employers’ requirements, design, technical specs, and timelines.
Enforce quality assurance processes, test protocols, and corrective action measures.
Witness FATs and SATs where required, ensuring functional and safe electrical commissioning.
Support interface management between civil, mechanical, and electrical workstreams.
Report regularly on progress, risks, deviations, and HSE issues.
Maintain a detailed site log and compile structured daily/weekly progress reports.
Attend site meetings and represent OE interests in all technical discussions.
Minimum Requirements
BEng, BTech, or ND in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 7 years of on-site experience with electrical systems. Prior renewable energy experience across Wind, Solar PV or BESS in the power or infrastructure sector is highly advantageous.
2 completed utility-scale energy projects in a construction supervision or OE role will be highly advantageous.
Solid understanding of MV and HV systems, and electrical commissioning procedures.
Strong command of QA/QC documentation and HSE compliance.
Able to interpret single-line diagrams, technical drawings, and electrical specifications.
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