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)

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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).