O&M Site Manager

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Oxyon People Solutions Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

 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).

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