<h2>Overview</h2><p><strong>Civil Superintendent</strong></p><p><strong>Welkom, North-West, South Africa</strong></p><p> </p><p>At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.</p><h2>Ready to make an impact?</h2><h3>Why this role matters</h3><p>As a Civil Superintendent, you will play an important role in ensuring that all civil construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, quality standards, schedules, and HSSE objectives. You will work closely with contractors, engineers, quality teams, and project stakeholders to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and support the successful delivery of renewable energy infrastructure projects. This is a role for someone who wants to combine construction leadership with purpose, learn in a fast-moving international business, and contribute to the global energy transition.</p><h3>What you'll be doing</h3><p>In this role, you will:</p><ul> <li><p>Supervise and coordinate all civil construction activities, ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, cost, and HSSE requirements.</p></li> <li><p>Monitor contractor performance and physical progress, identifying deviations and driving corrective or recovery actions where required.</p></li> <li><p>Review and approve construction documentation, including method statements, material specifications, datasheets, and technical submissions.</p></li> <li><p>Lead pre-construction meetings and coordinate site activities with contractors and project stakeholders.</p></li> <li><p>Support the construction of access roads, drainage systems, culverts, foundations, tracker pile installations, fencing, access gates, and associated civil infrastructure.</p></li> <li><p>Manage technical queries and ensure construction is executed using the latest approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.</p></li> <li><p>Coordinate quality inspections, audits, NCR follow-up actions, and completion documentation throughout the project lifecycle.</p></li> <li><p>Support final inspections, punch-list closure, turnover documentation, and completion of Civil TTO requirements.</p></li></ul><p>Your work will support real decisions, real assets, and real operational outcomes.</p><h3>What you'll gain</h3><ul> <li><p>Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one.</p></li> <li><p>Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing.</p></li> <li><p>Exposure to large-scale renewable energy construction projects, including solar PV plants, substations, and associated infrastructure.</p></li> <li><p>Opportunity to work alongside experienced project professionals in a diverse and international environment.</p></li></ul><h3>What you'll bring</h3><ul> <li><p>Degree, Diploma, or Technical Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.</p></li> <li><p>Minimum 5 years' experience working within EPC environments on medium to large-scale construction projects.</p></li> <li><p>Strong knowledge of civil construction best practices, quality control systems, root cause analysis, and project execution methodologies.</p></li> <li><p>Experience supervising contractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities on site.</p></li> <li><p>Renewable energy and/or solar PV project experience will be advantageous, particularly experience with tracker systems.</p></li> <li><p>Fluent in English, spoken and written.</p></li> <li><p>Valid driver's licence.</p></li></ul><h3>What it's like to work at Scatec</h3><p>At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.</p><p> </p><p>If you are motivated by delivering high-quality construction projects, solving technical challenges proactively, and contributing to the global energy transition, this could be a strong next step in your career.</p><h3>What we offer</h3><p>At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition. We are continuously evolving as a digital and data-driven organisation, leveraging technology and AI to improve how we work and create value for our teams.</p><p>Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.</p><p> </p><p>We review applications on an ongoing basis.</p>

Scatec Solar is an integrated independent solar power producer, delivering affordable, rapidly deployable and sustainable source of clean energy worldwide. A long term player, Scatec Solar develops, builds, owns, operates and maintains solar power plants, and already has an installation track record of close to 600 MW.

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