Associate Power Engineer
Globeleq
South Africa
Posted on Feb 26, 2026
For more than 20 years, Globeleq has been a long-term investor, developer, owner and operator of diversified power projects in Africa, where the company is one of the largest Independent Power Producers. With nearly 1,800MW of generation capacity in operation across 17 power plants in 7 countries, 485MW of new power projects in construction and >2,000MW in development, Globeleq is one of the largest independent power producers solely focused in Africa. Globeleq is 70% owned by British International Investment and 30% by Norfund, the development finance institutions of the UK and Norway, and has a proven track record for supporting the ongoing development of the African power sector.
Globeleq’s various generation technologies include gas, wind, solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), and geothermal. The company is also actively pursuing new opportunities which are emerging from the energy transition. In South Africa, Globeleq owns and operates renewable energy (RE) power plants throughout the country.
The Associate Power Engineer will assist in the development and execution of power engineering and project-related tasks within the engineering department. Together with the Engineering Team, the Associate Power Engineer will focus on the development, implementation and maintenance of sound engineering practices through Globeleq’s existing assets, assets under development and assets under construction, with the intention of optimising life-cycle performance. The role will require frequent travel for onsite activities.
Globeleq’s various generation technologies include gas, wind, solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), and geothermal. The company is also actively pursuing new opportunities which are emerging from the energy transition. In South Africa, Globeleq owns and operates renewable energy (RE) power plants throughout the country.
The Associate Power Engineer will assist in the development and execution of power engineering and project-related tasks within the engineering department. Together with the Engineering Team, the Associate Power Engineer will focus on the development, implementation and maintenance of sound engineering practices through Globeleq’s existing assets, assets under development and assets under construction, with the intention of optimising life-cycle performance. The role will require frequent travel for onsite activities.
- Application Deadline
- March 15, 2026
- Department
- Engineering
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Location
- South Africa
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
- Reporting To
- Power Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Grid code compliance support
- Assist in developing and maintaining wind, solar and battery facility PowerFactory and PSCAD models
- Assist and perform grid code studies
- Assist in managing grid code compliance of the Globeleq power plants
- Assist in analysing power quality data and assist in power quality assessments of the Globeleq assets
- Assist in improving electrical plant control systems
- Plant engineering support
- Assist in studies to identify appropriate changes to improve plant reliability and performance
- Conduct internal technical audits of Globeleq assets, systems and maintenance plans
- Assist with transfer of knowledge to the technical teams through coaching and training
- Support plant technicians in fault finding activities
- Assist Plant and Engineering teams in root cause analysis investigations into failures
- Evaluating electrical systems, products, components, and applications by conducting research and applying knowledge of electricity and materials to assist the operation teams
- Participating in ISO 55 000 related activities
- Engineering systems development
- Administer the StationWare configuration management system
- Assist in developing and implementing engineering systems to improve support to the Globeleq assets
- Engineering projects
- Manage engineering projects from conceptual through to operations
- Confirm system's and components' capabilities of each project requirement
- Assist in developing technical specifications and scope of work packages for engineering projects
- Conduct feasibility studies for proposed new capital projects
- Participate in the evaluation, review and recommendation of suitable suppliers and contractors
- Assist with the delivery of projects on time, within budget and to agreed contractor quality
And any other duties, as assigned by Power Engineer in line with the role.
Skills and Competencies
- Very good written communication in English, including writing clear and concise reports
- Very good verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to technical audiences and training colleagues
- Able to establish and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external parties
- Able to handle multiple projects and prioritise work effectively
- Responsive to pressure and able to manage changing priorities
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently when required
- Good team player; able to balance team and individual responsibilities.
- Very good organising skills and attention to detail.
Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications
- B.Sc Eng/B.Eng or MTech in electrical engineering (heavy current) (or NQF equivalent)
- Ideally 2 years’ experience in power system operation (or similar industrial plant) or experience in power system studies in a consulting role (to internal or external clients). SCADA and PLC experience is also beneficial.
- Understands LV, MV and HV electrical systems; practical exposure to these would be an advantage
- Very good MS Word and MS Excel skills; exposure to MS project (or similar) and MS PowerPoint would be an advantage
- Experience in wind, photovoltaic and battery storage plants would be an advantage
- Exposure to/knowledge of RMS/EMT dynamic simulations and electrical protection systems
- Exposure to power system digital simulation packages is required. DIgSILENT PowerFactory and StationWare would be an advantage
- Able to read and understand the IEC/SANS technical standards
- Working knowledge of NERSA grid codes would be an advantage
- Able to read and understand schematics
- A valid light vehicle driver’s license is a requirement
- Willingness to travel to site often to do on-site investigations, equipment testing, project execution and commissioning.
About Globeleq
We develop, own and operate power plants utilising various technologies across the African continent. With many years of international industry experience, the support of committed shareholders, and long-standing project, technology, finance and government partnerships, we have the financial strength, management and operational expertise to power Africa to realise its potential.
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