Grid Electrical Supervisor Renewable Energies
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaFull timePosted Jan 20, 2026
Job description
We are seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor to oversee the grid connection and electrical infrastructure scope of a utility-scale renewable energy project. The role emphasises the safe, compliant, and timely delivery of substations, MV/HV networks, and utility interfaces through construction, testing, and energisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate grid connection, substation, and MV/HV infrastructure works
- Ensure compliance with utility requirements, grid codes, designs, and standards
- Monitor programme, quality, cost, and HSE performance on site
- Manage inspections, testing, RFIs, outages, and contractor interfaces
- Identify and mitigate construction and interface risks
- Maintain clear site records, progress reports, and delay logs
- Support energisation, punch listing, and final handover to operations Technical Focus
- Grid connection and utility interfaces
- Substations (AIS / GIS)
- MV & HV reticulation and switchgear
- Protection, SCADA, metering, and testing Minimum Requirements
- Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
- 5+ years’ experience in electrical site supervision on grid or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of utility-scale power infrastructure and compliance
- Willingness to work on site and across Africa