Senior Solar Electrician / Solar Operations Manager - Fm2638

Farm Manager SA; Maurice River Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a Senior Solar Electrician / Solar Operations Manager to oversee solar installations, electrical operations, staff, and day-to-day administration of the business. This senior, hands‑on role requires strong technical solar and electrical expertise paired with team, project, and client management.

The successful candidate will own projects from planning through commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding, while ensuring safety, timelines, and quality standards across

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical trade qualification.
• Relevant solar/PV qualifications and certifications.
• Proven experience with solar PV systems, inverters, batteries, and electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of solar system installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding.
• Experience managing solar installation projects and technical teams.
• Strong staff supervision and leadership skills.
• Good administrative and organisational ability.
• Computer literate.
• Strong client communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willing to work hands‑on and travel to project sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee solar PV and electrical installations.
• Plan and coordinate projects, staff, equipment, and materials.
• Supervise electricians, technicians, and installation teams.
• Ensure installations are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
• Commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair solar systems.
• Diagnose faults relating to inverters, batteries, panels, electrical components, and system performance.
• Manage daily operational and administrative requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing, stock, materials, and equipment required for projects.
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and job records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical, health and safety, and industry standards.
• Train and develop junior technical staff.
• Take responsibility for the quality and performance of completed installations.

Skills

Qualified Electrician

Solar PV qualifications

PV system experience

Project management

Staff supervision

Administrative ability

Computer literate

Client communication

Driving licence

Hands-on leadership

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Solar/PV qualifications/certifications

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Site safety equipment

Job description

Introduction

Cradock Area, Eastern Cape – South Africa: Our client is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Senior Solar Electrician / Solar Operations Manager to oversee solar installations, electrical operations, staff, and the day-to-day administration of the business.

This is a senior, hands‑on position requiring a candidate with strong technical solar and electrical expertise, combined with the ability to manage teams, projects, clients, administration, and operational requirements.

The successful candidate must be capable of taking ownership of projects from planning and installation through to commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding.

Duties & Responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical trade qualification
• Relevant solar/PV qualifications and certifications
• Proven experience with solar PV systems, inverters, batteries, and electrical installations
• Strong knowledge of solar system installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding
• Experience managing solar installation projects and technical teams
• Strong staff supervision and leadership skills
• Good administrative and organisational ability
• Computer literate
• Strong client communication and problem‑solving skills
• Valid driver's licence
• Must be willing to work hands‑on and travel to project sites when required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee solar PV and electrical installations
• Plan and coordinate projects, staff, equipment, and materials
• Supervise electricians, technicians, and installation teams
• Ensure installations are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines
• Commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair solar systems
• Diagnose faults relating to inverters, batteries, panels, electrical components, and system performance
• Manage daily operational and administrative requirements
• Coordinate purchasing, stock, materials, and equipment required for projects
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and job records
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical, health and safety, and industry standards
• Train and develop junior technical staff
• Take responsibility for the quality and performance of completed installations

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• The ideal candidate will be a technically strong, hands‑on leader who can confidently manage both the operational and administrative sides of a solar business.

• We are looking for someone with an ownership mentality who can manage people, solve technical problems, maintain high installation standards, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the operation.

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.