Junior Solar Support Engineer Basic, Commission Ot

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in South Africa's solar sector seeks a Junior Support Engineer in Johannesburg. This entry-level role entails monitoring solar asset performance, assisting with project designs, and collaborating with senior engineers. With a focus on growth and development, suitable candidates will have a BTech in Electrical Engineering and familiarity with solar technologies, ensuring a robust start to their career in renewable energy.

Benefits

Robust learning and development program

Attractive entry-level salary with commission structure

Career progression opportunities within 2 years

Qualifications

• Experience in Renewable Energy, particularly solar.
• Own vehicle and driver's license required.
• Familiarity with solar software and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of existing solar assets and troubleshooting underperforming assets.
• Develop initial solar system designs and generate quotations.
• Assist Senior Project Engineer and support operations with research.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Helioscope

PV Syst

MS Office

Job description

Junior Support Engineer - Solar Sector Our client is looking for an experienced and self-reliant Junior Support Engineer specialising in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar sector in South Africa.

The Junior Solar Support Engineer plays a vital role in project development, collaborating with the Project Engineer and Project Manager.

Responsibilities include monitoring and fault-finding in the existing asset portfolio, as well as contributing to the sizing, pricing, and initial technical designs of solar projects.

Key Requirements : Education & Experience BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering Experience in Renewable Energy, particularly solar.

Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Familiarity with solar software like Helioscope and PV Syst.

Prerequisites Own vehicle and driver's license required & comfortable with frequent travel within Gauteng Monitoring systems and fault-finding Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills Proficiency in Helioscope and Excel Responsibilities Monitoring of Existing Assets (40%) Remote daily monitoring of our asset portfolio Coordinate technical team callouts Identify and troubleshoot underperforming assets Regularly report system performance to management System Design & Quotation (40%) Develop initial solar and BESS system designs based on client input Generate quotations for the sales team Conduct technical site visits as needed Ad Hoc Support (20%) Assist Senior Project Engineer with detailed engineering packs Manage metering partner relationships Support operations team with research on metering and hardware development Opportunity for Growth Our client is experiencing rapid growth, offering ample opportunities for career progression within 2 years.

While prior experience in the renewable energy sector is essential, they value a quick-thinking, adaptable mindset and hands-on approach.

This full-time position is based in Johannesburg, offering an attractive entry-level salary with a commission structure.

Additionally, they provide a robust learning and development program to foster continuous growth and knowledge expansion.

Only candidates with Solar experience will be shortlisted.

Note that if you do not hear from us in 2 weeks, your application was unsuccessful.