Portfolio Manager - Solar & BESS Assets - C&I

Reference: JN -092026-87452_1788347887

A growing renewable energy business is seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead the performance management of a national portfolio of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for client relationships, asset performance, O&M management, team leadership, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of energy analysts and technical specialists.
  • Oversee the performance of a portfolio of Solar PV and BESS assets.
  • Act as the senior point of contact for asset owners, facilities managers, and service providers.
  • Manage and negotiate O&M agreements, SLAs, and service contracts.
  • Oversee contractor performance and drive resolution of underperformance issues.
  • Lead asset onboarding, monitoring, reporting, and performance optimisation initiatives.
  • Review performance data, identify lost yield, and recommend improvement strategies.
  • Manage incident escalation processes and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
  • Support technical due diligence, asset valuations, and broader renewable energy transactions.

Requirements

Essential

  • BSc or BEng in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Chemical, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience within the South African renewable energy sector.
  • Proven experience leading teams and managing key client relationships.
  • Strong understanding of Solar PV performance monitoring and asset management.
  • Experience managing O&M contracts and service providers.
  • Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
  • Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.

Preferred

  • Professional Registration (Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech Eng).
  • Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  • Knowledge of PVsyst, PVSOL or Helioscope.
  • Exposure to wheeling, SCADA, telemetry systems, and renewable energy regulations.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 02/09/2026
Reference: JN -092026-87452_1788347887

Portfolio Manager - Solar & BESS Assets - C&I

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Full Time Clean Energy

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