Maintenance Engineering Manager (O&M) - Renewable Energy Industry

RPO Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Engineering
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Job Description

RPO Recruitment’s client, an established engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineering Manager to lead and develop its Operations and Maintenance (O&M) function, focusing on commercial and industrial solar photovoltaic (PV) installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

The successful candidate will provide technical and operational leadership across the maintained asset portfolio, ensuring that systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently while delivering on client expectations and contractual commitments.

This is a three-year contract appointment, with the possibility of permanent employment thereafter.

Requirements

  • Relevant engineering qualification.
  • Extensive experience in engineering operations, maintenance management or asset management.
  • Demonstrable experience in solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) operations and maintenance, preferably within commercial and industrial environments.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, plant performance, maintenance planning and technical fault diagnosis.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and managing external contractors or service providers.
  • Experience managing maintenance budgets, operational costs and service delivery against contractual requirements.
  • Sound knowledge of health and safety practices and relevant technical and regulatory standards.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

 

Benefits:

Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications             

 

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

 

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com

 

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on RPO Recruitment's own site before 6 December 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeContract
LocationCape Town, Western Cape
CategoryEngineering
Posted6 November 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
RPO Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape

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