Head of Energy Solutions

Head of Energy Solutions

Company Overview

Our client is a dynamic and innovative energy services provider, delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable power solutions. They specialize in electrical installations, maintenance, and energy management across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and resilience for clients and tenants.

Role Overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity as Head of Energy Solutions, leading the Energy Solutions Business Unit. The role combines technical expertise with strategic oversight, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of electrical and energy solutions.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping energy strategy, driving efficiency initiatives, and managing complex projects across multiple properties. A valid Wireman’s Licence or Master Electrician certification is required, along with proven experience in MV/LV systems, generators, and utilities.

Business Unit Mandate

The Energy Solutions Business Unit is responsible for:

• Electrical installations and maintenance within the property management division

• Energy management and efficiency initiatives across all buildings

• Providing solar, generator, UPS, and related solutions to properties and tenants

This division ensures sustainability, reliability, and innovation across operations.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Design: Interpret blueprints, develop electrical plans, estimate costs, and manage timelines

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety regulations and ensure adherence to NEC/SANS codes

• Project Management: Coordinate trades, manage procurement, inventory, and vendor relationships

• Installation: Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems

• Maintenance & Repair: Diagnose and repair MV/LV systems, motors, and controls; perform preventative maintenance

• Leadership & Training: Mentor junior electricians, enforce best practices, and foster a culture of safety and quality

Requirements

• Valid Wireman’s Licence / Master Electrician (mandatory)

• Extensive experience with generators, MV/LV fault finding, reticulation, and MV switching (advantageous)

• Strong electrical problem-solving and managerial skills

• Expertise in tendering, costing, and procurement processes

• Utilities experience and excellent interpersonal skills