BESS Support Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R 540 000 CTC per annum
Power the future of commercial energy storage with a leader in renewable innovation.
Is this you?
You’re a hands-on electrical professional who thrives on solving technical challenges in the field. You enjoy working directly with clients, take pride in delivering reliable solutions, and bring a practical, customer-first mindset to every project. You’re confident supporting complex energy systems and feel energised by being part of the renewable revolution.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll provide post-sales technical support across commercial and industrial renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This includes troubleshooting and resolving system issues, supporting commissioning processes, assisting with post-installation optimisation, and engaging directly with clients to ensure peak system performance. You’ll work closely with project and engineering teams while spending time on-site, ensuring installations run efficiently and reliably.Where you’ll be doing it
Our client is a well-established player in South Africa’s renewable energy sector, specialising in commercial and industrial energy solutions. They are known for delivering high-performance solar and energy storage systems and have built a strong reputation for technical excellence and service delivery. The culture is innovative, solutions-driven and collaborative, with a clear focus on advancing sustainable energy across the country.What you’ll need
A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, along with 3–6 years’ experience working on commercial and industrial renewable energy projects, particularly Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. You should have solid troubleshooting and commissioning experience, strong technical knowledge of energy storage systems, and the ability to provide effective post-installation support. Exposure to SCADA systems, EMS platforms, monitoring tools, or PV GreenCard certification would be advantageous.What you’ll get
A competitive salary, exposure to cutting-edge energy storage projects, and the opportunity to grow within a respected and expanding renewable energy business making a tangible impact.How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Lisa-Mari Jordan on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to l.jordan@thetalentexperts.co.za – We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.Applicant Consent
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