Renewable Energy Specialist (Solar)

Recruiter:HR GenieJob Ref:Mat33Date posted:Thursday, March 5, 2026Location:Sandown, South AfricaSalary:Market RelatedSUMMARY:Technical insight and analytical support that improves renewable energy asset performancePOSITION INFO:Matriarch optimizes energy and property assets with advanced IoT technology, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and measurable returns. It delivers industry-leading Solar O&M and customized Utilities Management solutions, always keeping the client front of mind. By driving innovation, Matriarch empowers both clients and employees for long-term success in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.Mission Statement:To provide deep technical insight and analytical support that improves renewable energy asset performance, resolves complex issues, and reduces operational risk across the Matriarch portfolio.Responsibilities:Analyse operational data from monitoring platforms, IoT devices, and metering systems to identify faults, trends, and performance deviations.Investigate production anomalies and system alarms to diagnose root causes and recommend corrective actions.Support the Operations and Asset Management teams with technical insight, reviews, and engineering guidance.Review engineering packs, as-built documentation, and commissioning data to validate system performance and configuration.Perform performance analysis and benchmarking to highlight optimisation opportunities across solar PV portfolios.Assist with fault finding remotely and provide guidance to technicians and contractors during troubleshooting.Evaluate risks to asset performance and provide proactive recommendations to mitigate them.Produce clear technical reports and analysis to support decision-making for internal teams and clients.Contribute to improving internal processes, analytics tools, and monitoring methodologies.Qualifications / Skills:Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related engineering discipline.Strong understanding of solar PV systems, inverters, monitoring platforms, and electrical infrastructure.Experience analysing operational data and diagnosing performance issues in renewable energy systems.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and system documentation.Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.Comfortable working across data platforms, monitoring tools, and engineering resources.Clear communicator able to translate technical findings into practical actions.