Electrical Designer / Draughtsman (Solar / PV)
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South AfricaFull timePosted Apr 14, 2026
Job description
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer / Draughtsman (Solar / PV) to join the Port Elizabeth team,
- Preliminary system sizing and arrangement
- Complete detailed electrical designs for construction
- Preparation of engineering calculations and studies to support design activities
- Preparation of equipment specifications
- Preparation of construction specifications
- Standards and code compliance reviews
- Conduct inspections of under construction and operating solar plants
- Development of bespoke calculations and analysis tools
- Liaise with external technical firms when required
- Preparation of reports on system designs, metrics and assessed KPI’s
- Work with drafts in assistance of site drawings and specifications for existing and new clients
- Submit warranty claims
- Conduct site visits when needed to conduct firmware updates etc Requirements
- Grade 12
- National Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering preferred
- 2–5 years’ experience in electrical draughting
- Proven experience in solar PV projects (commercial and/or residential)
- Advanced MS Excel and AutoCAD
- Experience with Helio. Scope, Sketch. Up, Solidworks, Inkscape and Affinity
- Software experience, such as firmware
- Valid drivers license