146 Wind Turbine jobs in South Africa

Hire Resolve's client in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Wind Turbine Generator Supervisor to join their team in Randburg. The successful candidate will play a key role within the management team, overseeing wind turbine generator installation, monitoring, and evaluating project activities on-site on behalf of clients.

1. Participate actively in site meetings and conduct inspections of equipment and installations.
2. Ensure compliance of equipment and installations with specifications, standards, and designs through thorough inspections.
3. Contribute to progress reports concerning quality, time, and budget.
4. Maintain quality control systems.
5. Verify payment milestones.
6. Review, verify, and comment on reports, drawings, etc.
7. Review and monitor procedures for safe rigging, preservation, and storage of WTG components on site; report any non-conformance.
8. Coordinate activities.
9. Participate in commissioning and Factory Acceptance Tests.

1. Mechanical or Electro-mechanical qualification.
2. Experience as a millwright will also be considered.
3. 8 to 10 years of experience in construction, with at least 5 years as a wind turbine technician/engineer for installation or servicing of wind turbines.
4. Experience in an Owners Engineer role is advantageous.
5. Knowledge of local and international standards, construction processes, best practices, and legislation.
6. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career move.

• Salary: Negotiable.
• Our client offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.
• Apply today by contacting Alyssa Marson, Tameaka Futcher, Elma Pelser, Chandre Cordier, or Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• Visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email your CV to:

We will contact suitable candidates within 3 days. If not suitable, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.

Vacancy Technician: Energy Solutions (Woodmead)

Were recruiting for a Technician: Energy Solutions , based in Woodmead , reporting to the Senior Manager Service Delivery .

️ Role Overview:
The role involves supporting franchise partners with the design, setup, and maintenance of customized energy solutions. Responsibilities include assisting with technical scoping, compiling bills of materials (BOMs), collaborating with EPC partners, and handling installations, diagnostics, repairs, and ongoing maintenance of energy systems.

The scope of work includes equipment such as generators, solar panels, inverters, batteries, BMS units , and solar charge controllers . The technician will also provide second-line technical support, training, and assist with escalations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with EPCs, OEMs, distributors, and franchise teams on energy projects

• Support pre-sales activities with technical input and site assessments

• Install loggers and interpret energy usage data to inform system design

• Perform installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance on energy equipment

• Ensure all work complies with local electrical standards and safety regulations (SANS)

• Conduct electrical inspections and issue Certificates of Compliance (CoC)

• Maintain accurate service records and adhere to company safety protocols

Requirements:

• Matric + Trade Test (Qualified Electrician) + Valid Wiremans License

• 3-5 years of post-qualification electrical experience

• Strong knowledge of both single-phase and three-phase systems

• Proficient in reading schematics and using testing tools

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Willingness to travel and work overtime as required

• Valid drivers license

Ideal Candidate:
A hands-on and technically skilled professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with renewable and backup power systems, and providing strong support to both internal teams and external partners.

Job Opportunity: Project Engineer - Wind Power

Location: Northern CapeSouth Africa

Join a leading Chinese company in the wind power industry as a Project Engineer and contribute to a dynamic project in South Africa. This role offers the chance to apply your expertise in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of wind power systems, while working in a collaborative and internationally focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee or participate in the installation and commissioning of wind turbine generator (WTG) equipment, including wind turbines, towers, and blades, along with preliminary system testing.
• Develop and implement regular maintenance plans, conduct routine checks, identify and resolve equipment issues to ensure efficient operations.
• Manage and maintain project-related documentation, such as technical specifications, drawings, and progress reports.
• Ensure all construction activities meet quality standards and company requirements, including participation in inspections, audits, and resolving quality issues.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, addressing challenges promptly.

Requirements

• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical installation and commissioning processes for wind turbines or energy storage systems.
• Ability to guide and supervise installation teams, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards.
• Clear understanding of quality control requirements for wind turbine (or energy storage) installation and commissioning.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working on wind power (or energy storage) projects, with preference for those experienced in Envision turbines or with overseas project experience.
• Fluency in English or Chinese is mandatory.

One of our clients is looking for a highly motivated and positive candidate to join their team in Cape Town, reporting to the Regional Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Procurement management
• Monitor the boiler house efficiencies on-site
• Reporting

Must have:

• Grade 12
• Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Mechatronics diploma / degree
• At least 2 years' relevant work experience
• Advanced EXCEL (Pivot tables - trend and graph interpretation skills)
• Data capturing skills
• Technically strong: boilers, pumps, valves and mechanical equipment
• Open to be trained and study further
• Client oriented
• Self-motivated
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Team player
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading renewable energy firm in South Africa, is seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician/O&M Technician (Solar PV) to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Requirements:

• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Electrician
• Experience in Solar Systems will be beneficial
• Instrumentation & automation systems and experience would be an added plus
• Root cause analysis and preventative maintenance on PV plants and equipment
• Ability to optimally alternate between commissioning, fault-finding and remote monitoring of PV plants and on-site repair and maintenance

Benefits:

• Salary: R420K/yr - R550K/yr, salary negotiable
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

TGRC is proud to be partnering with a leading developer and investor in large-scale renewable and clean energy infrastructure across Southern Africa. Our client specialises in technologies such as Solar PV, Wind, Energy Storage, and Natural Gas, delivering both on-site generation and wheeled power solutions.

• Perform quantitative analysis to evaluate options and recommend effective solutions.

• Oversee project development processes, including securing necessary permits and approvals.

• Manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.

• Handle financial management tasks and develop detailed financial models.

• Produce high-quality written reports and create engaging presentation materials.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through effective engagement and communication.

• Degree in a numerate discipline with strong academic performance.

• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience.

• Knowledge of the energy sector (preferred).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Highly committed and rigorous, capable of delivering high-quality work.

• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• Skilled in client and stakeholder engagement.

• Intellectually curious and quick to learn new skills.

TGRC is proud to be partnering with a leading developer and investor in large-scale renewable and clean energy infrastructure across Southern Africa. Our client specialises in technologies such as Solar PV, Wind, Energy Storage, and Natural Gas, delivering both on-site generation and wheeled power solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quantitative analysis to evaluate options and recommend effective solutions.
• Oversee project development processes, including securing necessary permits and approvals.
• Manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Handle financial management tasks and develop detailed financial models.
• Produce high-quality written reports and create engaging presentation materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through effective engagement and communication.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in a numerate discipline with strong academic performance.
• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of the energy sector (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly committed and rigorous, capable of delivering high-quality work.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in client and stakeholder engagement.
• Intellectually curious and quick to learn new skills.

To anchor our leading market position and sustain our growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Solar PV or Wind Renewable Energy Engineer with experience to join our team based in Cape Town, where you will be working with our team of experienced experts who your continuous sounding board while you serve the needs of our customers.

Your job will be versatile and dynamic: one day you will be with your boots on, inspecting a construction site when the other day you will be behind your PC screen analysing the expected yield or fine-tuning a PV design.

In this role, you will be delighting our clients (developers, IPPs, banks, investors etc.) with your projects under construction follow reporting, design and technology review, energy yield estimations for utility scale solar PV or wind projects while gradually getting trained in performing feasibility studies, either from the office or during site inspections.

Your main tasks will be:

• You will perform technical feasibility studies.
• You will manage the project and oversee its progress from start to finish.
• You will manage the project under construction and provide follow-up reporting.
• You will review contracts and overall project design, technology, and suggest potential improvements.
• You will perform the energy yield calculations using industry-recognised software tools and internal tools and processes.
• You will report to clients and lenders.
• You will perform site inspections before, during and after construction of the projects.
• You will interact directly with customers, written as well as verbally.

You will work within the core of our consultancy team which will give you all at hand to quickly explore the wonderful solar PV/BESS and/or wind energy world. At first, you will work as an expert on a project managed by one of your colleagues and gradually you will be taking the role of project manager yourself.

You will be reporting within our Africa team which is a combination of Due Diligence experts, Owner's Engineers and Resource Assessment experts.

Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a consultant at 3E here: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E

We are looking for a dynamic colleague who is eager to learn, who can bring an open and flexible mindset and who has very strong organisational skills.

Of course, there are some non-negotiables:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent through experience (Master's degree is a plus)
• You have a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• You are familiar with technical due diligence on SOLAR/BESS and/or WIND projects.
• You are familiar with reviewing and specifically experienced with PV EPC, O&M, PPA and Wind turbine contracts review (EPC, WTG supply contract, O&M, PPA) , as Lender’s/ Owner’s technical advisor.
• You have experience working with Lenders and IPP's (Independent Power Producers).
• You have experience with technical solar and/or wind turbine inspections construction monitoring.
• You have been involved in both feasibility studies and project execution phases, including technical assessments, performance analysis, and system optimization.
• You have strongoverall computer skills and the ability to learn multiple software tools.
• You have a critical mind and are able to question ideas and assumptions.
• You have very good organizational skills and are able to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, on time, budget and quality.
• You have the ability of conveying information in a clear and concise way and adapting your communication style to suit different types of audiences.
• You are fluent in spoken and written English.
• You have an affinity and interest for everything related to renewable energy.
• You have a valid working permit in South Africa.

What gives you extra points:

• Previous experience in a consultancy firm.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge on PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVCase, WindPro, DigSilent, Homer …
• Available for short trips abroad.
• Other languages are a plus (e.g. French, Portuguese).

We will make sure you are onboarded within our team, teaching you all in-and-outs of the role.

In addition to joining a fast-growing international company that promotes a stimulating atmosphere in a highly motivated group of people , 3E offers a unique opportunity to further develop yourself in a company/team with an ambitious growth plan, delivering innovative services.

Furthermore:

• Salary in line with your level of experience
• Salary package : laptop, medical aid allowance (R.2.959,52), phone allowance (R.763,20), 18 leave days (24 after 1 year of service), 13th check (prorated, end of year)
• Flexible working hours /Home office.
• An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of 30 nationalities.

>> Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a Consultant at 3E: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E

To anchor our leading market position and sustain our growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Solar PV or Wind Renewable Energy Engineer with experience to join our team based in Cape Town, where you will be working with our team of experienced experts who your continuous sounding board while you serve the needs of our customers.

Your job will be versatile and dynamic: one day you will be with your boots on, inspecting a construction site when the other day you will be behind your PC screen analysing the expected yield or fine-tuning a PV design.

In this role, you will be delighting our clients (developers, IPPs, banks, investors etc.) with your projects under construction follow reporting, design and technology review, energy yield estimations for utility scale solar PV or wind projects while gradually getting trained in performing feasibility studies, either from the office or during site inspections.

Your main tasks will be:

• You will perform technical feasibility studies.
• You will manage the project and oversee its progress from start to finish.
• You will manage the project under construction and provide follow-up reporting.
• You will review contracts and overall project design, technology, and suggest potential improvements.
• You will perform the energy yield calculations using industry-recognised software tools and internal tools and processes.
• You will report to clients and lenders.
• You will perform site inspections before, during and after construction of the projects.
• You will interact directly with customers, written as well as verbally.

You will work within the core of our consultancy team which will give you all at hand to quickly explore the wonderful solar PV/BESS and/or wind energy world. At first, you will work as an expert on a project managed by one of your colleagues and gradually you will be taking the role of project manager yourself.

You will be reporting within our Africa team which is a combination of Due Diligence experts, Owner's Engineers and Resource Assessment experts.

Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a consultant at 3E here: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E

We are looking for a dynamic colleague who is eager to learn, who can bring an open and flexible mindset and who has very strong organisational skills.

Of course, there are some non-negotiables:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent through experience (Master's degree is a plus)
• You have a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• You are familiar with technical due diligence on SOLAR/BESS and/or WIND projects.
• You are familiar with reviewing and specifically experienced with PV EPC, O&M, PPA and Wind turbine contracts review (EPC, WTG supply contract, O&M, PPA) , as Lender’s/ Owner’s technical advisor.
• You have experience working with Lenders and IPP's (Independent Power Producers).
• You have experience with technical solar and/or wind turbine inspections construction monitoring.
• You have been involved in both feasibility studies and project execution phases, including technical assessments, performance analysis, and system optimization.
• You have strongoverall computer skills and the ability to learn multiple software tools.
• You have a critical mind and are able to question ideas and assumptions.
• You have very good organizational skills and are able to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, on time, budget and quality.
• You have the ability of conveying information in a clear and concise way and adapting your communication style to suit different types of audiences.
• You are fluent in spoken and written English.
• You have an affinity and interest for everything related to renewable energy.
• You have a valid working permit in South Africa.

What gives you extra points:

• Previous experience in a consultancy firm.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge on PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVCase, WindPro, DigSilent, Homer …
• Available for short trips abroad.
• Other languages are a plus (e.g. French, Portuguese).

We will make sure you are onboarded within our team, teaching you all in-and-outs of the role.

In addition to joining a fast-growing international company that promotes a stimulating atmosphere in a highly motivated group of people , 3E offers a unique opportunity to further develop yourself in a company/team with an ambitious growth plan, delivering innovative services.

Furthermore:

• Salary in line with your level of experience
• Salary package : laptop, medical aid allowance (R.2.959,52), phone allowance (R.763,20), 18 leave days (24 after 1 year of service), 13th check (prorated, end of year)
• Flexible working hours /Home office.
• An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of 30 nationalities.

>> Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a Consultant at 3E: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E