ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd | Bryanston, Johannesburg
Are you passionate about renewable energy and ready to launch your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries? ENGIE Southern Africa is seeking a dedicated Junior Operational Monitor to join our dynamic operations team in Johannesburg.
About the Role
As a Junior Operational Monitor, you’ll play a crucial role in maximizing the performance of our utility-scale wind and solar PV assets across South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and sustainability, contributing directly to the country’s renewable energy future.
Your primary responsibility will be real-time monitoring of our renewable energy assets through SCADA and remote monitoring systems. You’ll be the eyes and ears of our operations, identifying faults as they occur and working swiftly to minimize downtime. By maintaining accurate performance data and supporting our asset managers and performance engineers, you’ll help ensure our facilities operate at peak efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor & Analyze: Track generating unit status in real-time, identifying issues quickly to reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and maximize energy production
- Data Management: Capture and validate all operational, maintenance, and performance data with precision and consistency
- Reporting: Update critical performance metrics, KPIs, monthly reports, board presentations, and regulatory submissions (NERSA, CTA)
- Technical Analysis: Investigate fault events, identify trends, and contribute insights to O&M meetings alongside technical personnel from wind and solar sites
- Continuous Improvement: Support the Performance Engineer in analyzing data to identify failure patterns and performance deviations
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications:
- National Diploma (T3/N6) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 1 year experience in utility-scale power plant operations or construction
- Strong understanding of Solar PV and wind operations
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with SCADA systems and remote monitoring platforms
- Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Excellent data capture and analysis abilities
- Strong technical writing and reporting capabilities
Personal Attributes:
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong initiative and resilience
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Leadership mindset with a confident approach to troubleshooting
Why ENGIE?
Join a global leader in the energy transition, where your work directly contributes to South Africa’s sustainable energy future. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals across our renewable energy portfolio, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technology and industry best practices.
Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Application Deadline: August 25, 2025
Requisition ID: 51714
Our Commitment to Diversity
ENGIE Southern Africa is committed to employment equity and diversity. In accordance with our employment equity plan, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. We actively encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed.
Ready to Power the Future?
If you’re ready to build your career in renewable energy while making a tangible impact on South Africa’s energy landscape, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team and be part of the energy transition.
Energy is our future, save it.
ENGIE Southern Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment to advertised positions. Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.
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