Jacques Pienaar

With myself having over 14 years experience in solar, electrical and hot water systems in complex and difficult areas across Africa under extreme conditions. I decided to resign and start up my own solar and electrical company. Everything went extremely well and did a lot with also getting new clients by word of mouth. New installs, Aircon installations residential, COC checks and sign offs, DB board rewiring and fault finding all done. Hybrid solar vehicle charging stations via Victron also done and installed.

I enjoy working with clients and meeting new people as well as to be professional and provide the best quality workmanship and build long lasting relationships with my clients.

Unfortunately work flow has been slow and working for myself it has been nothing but difficult.

Hence I am ready to take on a new role and be an asset to a reputable company.

Executed installation of large-scale hybrid solar systems across multiple wine farms in the Worcester region.

- Completed multiple off grid systems from start to completion and also signing off and doing the entire commissioning on all systems.

- firmware updates and working closely with major companies to ensure streamline flow and efficiency of our systems.

-Worked alone mainly from start to finish and dealt hand on hand with Manny clients across the area.

• Led cross-functional teams to deliver renewable energy projects on time and within budget.
• Developed project plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitated risk assessment sessions to identify potential project obstacles and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced communication among team members and increased overall project efficiency.
• Mentored junior project managers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Analyzed project performance data to track progress and recommend adjustments for optimal outcomes.
• Established strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinated resource allocation, ensuring all teams had necessary tools and support for successful execution of projects.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• 100% of the work was done in upper Africa at game lodges including the largest off grid Tesla system installed in the southern hemisphere.
• I was also workshop manager for my team and led multiple UCT graduation interns in the field get hands on experience.
• I was the go to and the ones on call 24/7 to fly wherever site i was needed for any emergency calls.
• Orders on all equipment, electrical etc, BOQs and commercial invoice lists was done by myself as well.
• Health and safety files, checks and toolbox talks was conducted by myself as well.
• On site reports, monitoring of other installed systems.
• Installations of aircons between 18000 and 24000 BTU units, mounting, housing, piping and electrical done in power rooms and containers that we housed our inverter and batteries.

• Installed and maintained solar energy systems in residential and commercial settings.
• Conducted routine inspections to ensure optimal performance of energy equipment.
• Diagnosed and resolved technical issues, enhancing system reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline installation processes, reducing downtime.
• Trained new technicians on equipment handling and safety protocols, promoting workplace efficiency.
• Assisted in troubleshooting complex electrical issues using diagnostic tools and software.
• Documented service reports accurately for compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Implemented best practices for equipment maintenance, contributing to improved operational workflows.
• Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
• Minimized potential hazards through adherence to safety guidelines during all field assignments.
• Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
• Identified potential problems and prevented equipment failure through performing regular equipment inspections.
• Prepared and submitted reports to document work performed and provide progress updates to management.
• Installations of large off grid solar systems and generators at game lodges all over upper Africa

Executed installations for grid-tied and off-grid solar systems.

Conducted installation projects for solar hot water heat pumps and ring mains at Life Hospitals.

Conducted extensive travel to deploy renewable energy solutions in regions such as Botswana and Tanzania.