Site Manager (Team Service Lead) - BESS / Solar / Energy storage / Renewables / Commissioning / Plant engineering / Clean energy / Service / Ticketing

Brightsmith is seeking a Site Manager (Team Service Lead) for its renewable energy operations in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role involves establishing and leading a regional service department for hybrid renewable and battery storage systems across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on customer satisfaction and system performance. Candidates should have a background in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with experience in service and maintenance of energy systems. The position requires some travel.
Site Manager (Team Service Lead)



BESS / Solar / Energy storage / Renewables / Commissioning / Plant engineering / Clean energy / Service / Ticketing

Brightsmith is supporting a leading international renewable energy technology company in the search for a
Team Service Lead
to establish and lead its regional service organisation in South Africa. The role focuses on ensuring the reliable operation and long-term performance of hybrid renewable energy and battery storage systems across Sub-Saharan Africa. This position offers the opportunity to build and develop a regional service capability, manage field operations, and maintain strong customer relationships while working closely with global engineering teams. It is an exciting opportunity to help shape the service backbone of a growing clean energy portfolio across the region.
What Makes This Role Stand Out - Site Manager- Team Service Lead
This role offers the chance to build and lead a regional service function from the ground up while supporting advanced hybrid renewable energy projects across Africa. It combines hands-on technical leadership with operational responsibility and provides a high level of autonomy from the outset. The successful candidate will work closely with international engineering teams while playing a key role in ensuring long-term system performance and customer satisfaction across multiple projects.


Key Responsibilities - Site Manager- Team Service Lead



Establish and lead the regional service department in Johannesburg, coordinating service operations for hybrid renewable and battery storage systems across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Plan and manage on-site interventions including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning support, and warranty activities while ensuring systems operate in line with service standards.
Act as the primary technical contact for regional customers, overseeing service agreements, coordinating technical support, and managing spare parts logistics and service quotations.
Implement service processes, reporting, and documentation systems to monitor performance, improve response times, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
Develop and manage a network of service partners while building and mentoring a small regional team of service engineers and technicians.

Who We’re Looking For

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Renewable Energy Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience in service, commissioning, or operations and maintenance of solar PV, hybrid power, or energy storage systems.
Strong technical knowledge of power electronics, including inverters, power conversion systems, and transformers, along with familiarity with SCADA, EMS, PLCs, or industrial control environments.
Experience coordinating field teams or multi-site service operations, with strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Excellent English communication skills
Willingness to travel across Sub-Saharan Africa as required.

Location and Package
This role is based in
Johannesburg, South Africa
, with a hybrid working model available depending on operational requirements. Travel across Sub-Saharan Africa of up to approximately 40% may be required. A competitive compensation package and standard work equipment are provided.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply here with your CV. A member of the team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.