Lead Electrician

Weskus Personeel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 284,000 - 341,000; Full time

Job summary

Weskus Personeel is recruiting a Lead Electrician for solar installations in Elandsfontein, Gauteng. The role involves leading a crew to install roof- and ground-mounted PV systems from drawings through testing and commissioning.

You will work with the project team to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, maintain records, and coordinate with customers and suppliers. Relevant qualifications and experience are required.

Qualifications

• Matric and a QCTO Red Seal Electrician qualification
• A Wireman’s License
• Hands-on solar installation experience, including roof and ground mounts
• Experience with micro and string inverters and setting up system monitoring
• Ability to read electrical drawings and lead assistants on site
• Computer skills, including MS Office and advanced Excel

Responsibilities

• Install PV systems to approved designs, assemble racking and seal roof penetrations.
• Configure monitoring and commissioning; diagnose faults and perform inverter testing.
• Maintain installation records; supervise crew, check workmanship and safety.
• Ensure work meets SANS standards and project specs; track materials and costs.
• Flag risks early; coordinate equipment and repairs; keep customers informed.

Skills

Solar installation

Roof & ground mounts

Reading electrical drawings

Lead crew on site

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Education

National Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (NQF 6)

AREP or SAPVIA PV Green Card

Tools

ERP software / MES

Job description

LEAD ELECTRICIAN – SOLAR INSTALLATIONS
R28000 p/m
Elandsfontein, Gauteng | Residential, commercial and industrial projects

Can you lead a solar installation crew and get a system from the approved drawings through to testing and commissioning? Our client is looking for a hands‑on electrician who knows roof‑mounted and ground‑mounted PV installations and takes pride in safe, neat work.

Check the essentials before applying:

• Matric and a QCTO Red Seal Electrician qualification
• A Wireman’s License
• Hands‑on solar installation experience, including roof and ground mounts
• Experience with micro and string inverters and setting up system monitoring
• Ability to read electrical drawings and lead assistants on site
• Computer skills, including MS Office and advanced Excel

The role

You’ll work with the Project Supervisor and engineering team to install PV systems to approved designs. That includes assembling racking, sealing roof penetrations, installing system components, configuring monitoring and commissioning the installation. You’ll also diagnose faults, carry out basic inverter testing and firmware updates, and keep clear installation and maintenance records. You’ll guide the crew, check workmanship and safety, and make sure work meets SANS standards and project specifications. You’ll track materials and costs, flag risks early, help coordinate equipment and repairs, and keep customers informed. Projects must be delivered on time and within the approved budget.

Please also show us if you have:

• A National Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (NQF 6)
• AREP or SAPVIA PV Green Card certification
• Experience on large industrial or IPP solar projects
• ERP or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience
• Inverter testing experience involving UPS or rectifiers, or PCB replacement

We’re looking for someone organized, practical and comfortable solving problems on site while working well with customers, assistants and technical teams.