O&M Site Manager - Bolobedu, Limpopo

O&M Site Manager – Bolobedu, Limpopo

Industry: Renewable Energy, Solar PV, Power Generation, Engineering
Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Reports to: O&M Manager
Location: Bolobedu Site, Limpopo
Travel: Local (site-based role)

The O&M Site Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, maintenance activities, safety compliance, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation of the solar PV plant. This role ensures plant reliability, manages on-site teams, and liaises with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high operational standards.

• Lead on-site operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance recovery.
• Conduct technical assessments, specialized maintenance, and commissioning/start-up activities.
• Provide on-site and remote fault analysis and implement recovery solutions.
• Produce technical reports, documentation, and evidence for claims and audits.
• Support development and continuous improvement of maintenance systems and processes.
• Deliver technical training, workshops, and knowledge transfer to the O&M team.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act requirements, including GMR 2(1) responsibilities.
• Chair SHE Committee meetings; endorse incident investigation findings.
• Authorize SHE Representatives, First Aiders, and GMR 2(7) appointments.
• Liaise with OEMs, service providers, utilities, customers, and internal departments.
• Participate in reliability studies, failure analyses, process audits, and performance monitoring.

• Degree/Master’s in Electrical, Electronics, Automation or relevant Engineering field.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC – Factories) – mandatory.
• Experience with GMR 2(1) and GMR 2(7) appointments under OHSA.
• 5+ years in Renewable Energy / Solar PV O&M / Power Plants (preferred).
• Experience with commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PV plants.
• Strong knowledge of electronics, automation, SCADA systems, and remote-control systems.
• Understanding of data acquisition & communication systems (advantageous).
• Advanced MS Office and reporting software skills.
• Fluent in English (written & verbal).
• Valid South African driver’s license.
• Must be fit to work on site (medical fitness certificate required).