Job Vacancies at SolarAfrica Energy

Job Description:

The role of the Electrical Engineer will be to design, analyse, verify, commission and ensure compliance of projects according to national standards, best practices and regulations. The Electrical Engineer will report to the Head of Engineering for all phases of the project from the design phase to final commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate great attention to detail with excellent engineering skills and multi-tasking abilities. The goal is to ensure that all potential and active solar projects are evaluated, designed, budgeted and commissioned to ensure standards are met. Furthermore, the position would require continuous product research and testing to ensure the execution of projects using relevant and up-to-date technology, improving systems based on lessons learned.

Project size would range from 20kWp to 10MWp. You may be required to work occasional overtime to meet critical project deadlines. The candidate should be willing to travel within South Africa, as well as other African countries, with travelling expected up to 40%, depending on project stages.

The company:

SolarAfrica is a progressive company that values culture on par with skillset. We hire, review and reward according to our core values. Culture in our business is equally as important to us as a skillset. All applicants must ensure they align with our core values first and foremost, including:

• We are passionate and proud of what we do.

• We communicate candidly, especially when it is difficult.

• We take initiative, share our mistakes and grow together.

• We are dependable and take accountability.

• No one person is bigger than the solution - no egos.

Position of the job in the organisation:

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of the Engineering Department on all project-related matters.

Principal responsibilities:

• Conduct solar project feasibility studies by evaluating customer data and doing on-site electrical evaluations.

• Create solar project designs and engineering including but not limited to prelim and detailed designs, sizing, analysing designs and compliance checking.

• Ensure solar project designs, installation, and commissioning meet electrical and SolarAfrica standards.

• Provide Engineering support to internal teams from Sales to Operations.

• Determine and update solar project metrics.

• Conduct product research to ensure we are implementing up to date technology and solutions.

• Any other job duties as assigned.

PERSON DESCRIPTION

Experience:

• Must have 3+ years of proven electrical engineering experience, with formal Technicon or University qualification(s).

• A driver’s license is essential.

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in MS Word, Microsoft Projects and an expert, extremely competent in Excel.

Advantageous Skills include:

• Experience in the solar industry.

• Experience in PVSYST, Helioscope and CAD software.

• Knowledge of:

  • MV reticulation, protection and design

  • Grid Code requirements

  • SANS 10142 and NRS 097-2 standards, with specific reference to embedded generation

  • Local municipal standards and procedures

  • Surge, lightning protection and grounding systems. Networking equipment and industrial communication protocols like Modbus, RS485, Ethernet, etc.

Specific Attributes:

• Strong communication skills.

• Can take initiative.

• Team-orientated.

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Job Description:  

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for all administrative tasks within the finance team’s day to day operations with a strong focus on managing Accounts Receivable. The finance department works with entities in Africa and Mauritius, with the bulk of the activity being in South Africa. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail. The goal is to ensure that the accounts team are fully supported while at the same time having a firm grip on the various receivables portfolios within the group. The role offers a lot of room to grow and learn for someone ambitious and diligent.   

Position of the job in the organisation:  

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Finance.  

Principal duties/responsibilities: 

• Manage account receivables, including processing customer invoices and following up on outstanding payments 

• Resolve customer queries and account discrepancies 

• Generate and maintain accurate Accounts Receivable Age Analysis 

• Report on accounts receivable metrics to management weekly 

• Intercompany billing and reconciliations 

• Bank allocations and reconciliations 

• Onboarding of new customers and establishing financial relationships with customers 

• Preparation of VAT reports and reconciliations 

• Preparation of VAT audit supporting documentation 

• Correspondence with SARS to resolve pending VAT queries 

• Assisting with the inventory process 

• Assisting with preparing monthly reporting packs 

• Collaboration with relevant stakeholders to obtain relevant info for banking, BBBEE and/or due diligence processes 

• Assistance with budgets and forecasting 

• Reviewing of expense claims submitted 

• Checking of invoices loaded on XERO 

• Reconciling recovery accounts monthly 

• Ad-hoc administrative tasks related to finance 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Experience in maintaining financial ledgers and preparing reconciliations. 

• Two years experience in a similar role OR studying towards a BCom degree in Accounting (or equivalent qualification such as CIMA) with one-year working experience.  

• Intermediate Excel skills. 

• Proficient in MS Word.  

• Good knowledge of VAT and Tax principles will be advantageous. 

Specific attributes 

• Organised with great attention to detail. 

• Analytical mind with a strong aptitude for numbers. 

• Reliable and trustworthy. 

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and meet strict deadlines. 

• Ability to work under pressure. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Honest and dependable. 

• Resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment. 

• Flexible - overtime may be required on an ad-hoc basis to meet required deadlines. 

What does success look like?  

By month 3:  I have familiarised myself with all SolarAfrica platforms, operating practices and financial timelines.  

By month 6:  I am up to date with all clients and own the accounts receivables portfolios and processes, in their entirety.  

By month 9:  I can fully perform my duties without relying on those who served these specific functions before I joined the team. 

Salary:   

Our remuneration policies align with market CTC, and we offer a highly competitive incentive structure directly related to performance. 

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Principal responsibilities:

• Plan and implement office systems and procurement

• Maintain and replenishes office inventory

• Develop and implement new administrative systems such as record management

• Create and maintain an easily navigable filing system & digital filing

• Co-ordinate birthday and work anniversary gifts and cards – buying, distributing printing and cutting

• Schedule monthly toolbox talk & the rota

• Co-ordinate bi-weekly office braai including buying food and drinks

• Organise and maintain bi-weekly team catch-ups - sending list & reporting

• Corporate Secretarial duties including; preparing company resolutions, creation of share certificates and coordinating required signatures.

• Assist the Marketing Manager with taking photos of new staff members, corporate clothing ordering, sizing and distributing

• Manage the physical office including the alarm & security issues, aircon issues & servicing, ensure the TV’s are working, remotes have batteries, the camera on TV works etc.

• Assist with events coordination such as year-end and Quarterly Manco meetings & plan fun office events - Valentine’s Day, Heritage Day etc.

• Manage all devices and relevant suppliers (e.g. Vodacom, Nashua, etc.)

• Manage office maintenance (broken windows, broken furniture, carpet cleaning)

• Manage vehicles (licences, services, repairs, fuel cards, logbook, fines etc.) and update the monthly sheet for Finance Department

• Co-ordinate Management meetings & minute taker at Manco quarterly meetings

• IT – Asset Register for electronic equipment such as cell phones/laptops etc, co-ordinating the ordering of laptops, assisting with printer & WIFI issues, Arranging repairs of laptops and cell phones, responsible for laptop cables, chargers, extension cords, computer screens

• HR – assisting with buying gifts for employees/partners on specific occasions, onboarding paperwork for new joiners

• Manage petty cash

• Access control - arranging access for new employees and keys to office etc. 

• Plan trips for members of the company, including the booking of flights, organisation of transport, accommodation and Visa arrangements, where necessary. Obtain the best possible rates for travel and accommodation

• Managing Office Junior in terms of leave, day to day duties and quarterly catchups

• Any other duties as required

PERSON DESCRIPTION

Experience:

Previous administration experience is essential. Experience working in a technical industry or renewables will be advantageous but not a prerequisite.

Experience with multiple software/computer literacy is required.

Specific attributes:

• Knowledge of ERP/CRM/Softwares

• Excellent organisational and planning skills

• Peoples person

• Strong communicator

• Reliable and trustworthy

• Great attention to detail

• Diligent and punctual

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to work under pressure