Power Engineer - GMR 2 (1) Appointee
South Africa
Posted on Aug 17, 2026
Globeleq is a leading owner, operator, developer and investor of a diversified energy portfolio in Africa, delivering tailored energy solutions and supporting the region’s energy transition. Since 2002, Globeleq has built a diverse portfolio of independent power plants generating 1,850 MW across eight countries, with 665 MW under construction and more than 2,000 MW in development. Globeleq is owned by British International Investment and Norfund, the UK and Norwegian development finance institutions. More details: www.globeleq.com
To support the Engineering and the company’s growth across Africa, Globeleq is now seeking to recruit a Power Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and supportive team and is now implementing transformational projects across the African continent.
The Power Engineer will provide expert power engineering support to the O&M teams at Globeleq's operating renewable energy plants, focusing on sound engineering practice, plant reliability, machinery safety and regulatory compliance.
The incumbent will hold the statutory appointment of GMR 2(1) Supervisor of Machinery in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993 (OHS Act) for designated GSAMS solar plants. In this capacity the incumbent is the custodian of machinery safety and carries personal legal accountability for ensuring that the OHS Act and its regulations are complied with in respect of all machinery on the premises for which they are appointed.
The role requires frequent travel to site for inspections and GMR 2(1)-related activities.
To support the Engineering and the company’s growth across Africa, Globeleq is now seeking to recruit a Power Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and supportive team and is now implementing transformational projects across the African continent.
The Power Engineer will provide expert power engineering support to the O&M teams at Globeleq's operating renewable energy plants, focusing on sound engineering practice, plant reliability, machinery safety and regulatory compliance.
The incumbent will hold the statutory appointment of GMR 2(1) Supervisor of Machinery in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993 (OHS Act) for designated GSAMS solar plants. In this capacity the incumbent is the custodian of machinery safety and carries personal legal accountability for ensuring that the OHS Act and its regulations are complied with in respect of all machinery on the premises for which they are appointed.
The role requires frequent travel to site for inspections and GMR 2(1)-related activities.
