Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

TORS GROUP is looking for a qualified and experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and technical management of solar photovoltaic projects in South Africa.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience in solar PV projects, including electrical design, site implementation, compliance, commissioning, and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review electrical systems for solar PV projects, including DC and AC systems.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, cable schedules, string layouts, protection schemes, earthing layouts, and electrical drawings.
• Conduct technical calculations, including cable sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit, protection coordination, and inverter/string sizing.
• Support project costing, BOQ preparation, equipment selection, and supplier technical evaluation.
• Review PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, transformers, switchgear, protection devices, and monitoring systems.
• Ensure project designs and installations comply with applicable South African electrical standards, municipal requirements, and project specifications.
• Support site installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, municipalities, Eskom, and project stakeholders where required.
• Prepare technical reports, method statements, commissioning records, as-built documentation, and handover packs.
• Identify technical risks and provide practical engineering solutions during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements on project sites.

Minimum Requirements

• South African citizen or permanent resident with a valid South African ID.
• Must be legally entitled to work in South Africa.
• Degree, BTech, or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ proven solar PV project experience is required.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV system design, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of South African electrical compliance requirements, including SANS 10142-1, NRS 097, municipal embedded-generation requirements, and general electrical safety requirements. NRS 097-2-1 covers technical requirements for embedded generation connected to low-voltage networks, while South African PV/SSEG projects commonly require compliance with SANS wiring and CoC requirements.
• Ability to read and produce electrical drawings, SLDs, layouts, schematics, and technical reports.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar electrical design software.
• Experience with PVsyst, HelioScope, ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar software will be advantageous.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Preferred Requirements

• ECSA registration as Candidate Engineer, Professional Engineer, Candidate Engineering Technologist, or Professional Engineering Technologist will be advantageous. ECSA registration generally requires an accredited engineering qualification, practical training and experience, reports, and a professional review process.
• Wireman’s Licence / Installation Electrician registration will be advantageous.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems will be advantageous.
• Experience with Eskom or municipal grid-connection processes will be advantageous.
• Experience preparing technical submissions for tenders or EPC projects will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong electrical engineering and problem-solving ability.
• Good understanding of solar PV design and construction.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Ability to coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Strong sense of responsibility, safety awareness, and professional ethics.

Employment Conditions

• Appointment will be subject to verification of identity, qualifications, references, and relevant work experience.
• The company reserves the right to conduct background checks in line with applicable South African laws and with the candidate’s consent.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application

Interested candidates should submit their CV, qualifications, ECSA registration certificate if applicable, and a summary of previous solar PV project experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R20 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person