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Pre-Sales BESS Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: NES025372-KSE-2
We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Pre-Sales BESS Specialist to support the growth of advanced energy storage solutions across commercial industrial and utility-scale projects. This role bridges the gap between technical engineering and sales ensuring optimal system design client engagement and solution development.
We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Pre-Sales BESS Specialist to support the growth of advanced energy storage solutions across commercial industrial and utility-scale projects. This role bridges the gap between technical engineering and sales ensuring optimal system design client engagement and solution development.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Minimum Requirements:
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Kagiso Sebalo
- Provide technical pre-sales support for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) solutions
- Engage with clients to understand energy needs and propose tailored storage solutions
- Design and develop conceptual and detailed BESS system configurations
- Conduct feasibility studies energy modelling and financial analysis (ROI LCOE and payback)
- Support the sales team with technical presentations proposals and tender submissions
- Liaise with OEMs EPC contractors and internal engineering teams
- Ensure compliance with grid codes standards and regulatory requirements
- Assist with cost estimation system sizing and equipment selection
- Stay up to date with market trends technologies and competitor offerings
- Provide technical input during project handover to execution teams
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 37 years experience in renewable energy with strong exposure to BESS or solar PV & storage
- Solid understanding of power systems inverters and energy storage technologies
- Experience with energy modelling tools (e.g. Homer PVSyst or similar)
- Knowledge of grid integration and utility-scale energy systems
- Strong client-facing and communication skills
Advantageous:
- Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
- Experience in C&I and utility-scale projects
- Familiarity with Energy Management Systems (EMS) and SCADA
- Exposure to hybrid systems (solar wind diesel and storage integration)
Key Competencies:
- Strong commercial and technical acumen
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Excellent presentation and proposal-writing skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales and engineering teams
- High attention to detail and analytical thinking
Whats on Offer:
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy storage projects
- Fast-growing renewable energy environment
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Career growth within a dynamic and innovative sector
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If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information contact:
Kagiso Sebalo
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