Solar PV Design, Proposal Specialist

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🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

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📋 Description

• Design residential and commercial solar PV systems using OpenSolar • Produce approximately 7–8 high-quality solar PV proposals per day within a 7.5-hour working shift • Prepare detailed system layouts, equipment specifications, energy generation estimates and customer proposals • Ensure designs are technically accurate, commercially viable and aligned with customer requirements • Manage a high volume of incoming enquiries while maintaining quality and turnaround times • Review site information, energy consumption data and customer requirements to develop suitable solar solutions • Recommend appropriate solar PV, battery storage and related renewable energy solutions • Communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders regarding designs, proposals and project requirements • Clarify technical specifications and gather additional information where required • Respond proactively to customer enquiries and proposal amendments • Work closely with sales, installation and operations teams to ensure proposals are accurate and deliverable • Provide clear explanations of proposed systems and their benefits • Manage multiple proposals simultaneously while meeting daily productivity targets • Prioritise urgent enquiries and maintain an organised proposal pipeline • Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, proposal quality and turnaround times • Take ownership of assigned projects and work independently in a remote environment • Support wider customer service and operational activities as the role develops • Consistently deliver approximately 8 accurate and professional proposals per 7.5-hour shift • Maintain high standards of design quality and customer service • Demonstrate strong productivity without compromising technical accuracy • Manage competing priorities and meet agreed turnaround times • Work proactively with minimal supervision • Contribute to clearing an existing proposal backlog and improving ongoing workflow efficiency

🎯 Requirements

• 4–5 years of hands-on experience using OpenSolar, with strong proficiency in solar PV system design and proposal generation • Ability to produce approximately 7–8 complete, high-quality proposals per working day • Strong understanding of solar PV system design, equipment selection, system sizing and energy generation calculations • Previous experience preparing customer-facing solar proposals, quotations and technical documentation • Experience managing high volumes of proposals within tight deadlines • Strong attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills • Confidence communicating directly with customers and internal stakeholders • Ability to work independently, manage priorities and take initiative • Comfortable working UK business hours from South Africa • Reliable internet connectivity and a suitable remote working environment • Practical OpenSolar experience is essential; experience limited to PVsyst, AutoCAD or other design software without substantial OpenSolar proposal experience does not meet the core requirements • Previous experience working with UK solar PV installers or renewable energy companies is advantageous • Knowledge of UK solar PV regulations, installation standards and industry requirements is advantageous • Familiarity with MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) standards is advantageous • Understanding of DNO (Distribution Network Operator) requirements and grid connection processes is advantageous • Experience designing battery storage and EV charging solutions is advantageous • Experience supporting solar sales teams and handling customer enquiries is advantageous • Exposure to renewable energy project coordination or operational support is advantageous • Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an initial recruitment screening interview, a short timed OpenSolar design and proposal assessment, a professional video introduction, and a client interview including a practical proposal exercise

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