Job Description

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).

Skills Required