Lead Solar Electrician

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking a qualified Electrician with strong solar PV installation experience in South Africa. You will review designs, install and commission rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems, and lead the installation crew while ensuring safety, compliance and documentation.

The role covers residential, commercial and IPP-scale projects, with emphasis on fault-finding, monitoring setup and quality control.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 required.
• QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification.
• Valid Wiremans Licence.
• Solar installation experience essential.
• Experience with roof-mounted and ground-mounted PV systems.
• Experience with micro-inverters and string inverters.
• Experience setting up solar monitoring systems.
• AREP / SAPVIA PV Green Card certification (advantageous).
• Experience with large-scale industrial and IPP solar installations.
• Experience with lithium battery systems and BMS.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, drawings and specifications with the Projects Supervisor and Engineering Department.
• Ensure installations are completed according to approved designs and specifications.
• Install, assemble, test and commission solar PV systems and associated equipment.
• Assemble solar array racking and ensure roof penetrations are properly sealed.
• Install residential, commercial, industrial and IPP solar PV systems.
• Install and configure solar monitoring systems.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues.
• Perform inverter testing, firmware updates and basic diagnostic procedures.
• Lead and coordinate assistants and installation crew members.
• Ensure all installation activities and outcomes are properly documented.
• Ensure all work complies with SANS requirements, applicable legislation, regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of quality control, with particular emphasis on electrical and site safety.
• Identify and report project risks to the Projects Supervisor.
• Communicate professionally with customers and stakeholders and address installation-related queries.
• Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and agreed timeframes.
• Monitor materials, equipment and resources to minimise waste and unnecessary expenditure.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and minimise rework and equipment damage.

Skills

Solar PV installations

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

Communication

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Client communication

Education

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification

Wiremans Licence

National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (NQF Level 6)

AREP / SAPVIA PV Green Card

Tools

MS Excel

Electrical testing equipment

PV inverter testing

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4.
• QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification.
• Valid Wiremans Licence.
• Solar installation experience is essential.
• Experience with both roof-mounted and ground-mounted solar PV systems.
• Experience with micro-inverters and string inverters.
• Experience setting up and configuring solar monitoring systems.
• Advantageous National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (NQF Level 6).
• AREP / SAPVIA PV Green Card certification.
• Experience with large-scale industrial and/or IPP solar installations.
• Experience with inverter testing, UPS and rectifier systems.
• Experience with lithium battery systems and Battery Management Systems (BMS).

Key Responsibilities

• Review project plans, drawings and specifications with the Projects Supervisor and Engineering Department.
• Ensure installations are completed according to approved designs and specifications.
• Install, assemble, test and commission solar PV systems and associated equipment.
• Assemble solar array racking and ensure roof penetrations are properly sealed.
• Install residential, commercial, industrial and IPP solar PV systems.
• Install and configure solar monitoring systems.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues.
• Perform inverter testing, firmware updates and basic diagnostic procedures.
• Lead and coordinate assistants and installation crew members.
• Ensure all installation activities and outcomes are properly documented.
• Ensure all work complies with SANS requirements, applicable legislation, regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of quality control, with particular emphasis on electrical and site safety.
• Identify and report project risks to the Projects Supervisor.
• Communicate professionally with customers and stakeholders and address installation-related queries.
• Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and agreed timeframes.
• Monitor materials, equipment and resources to minimise waste and unnecessary expenditure.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and minimise rework and equipment damage.

Technical Competencies

• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, solar PV designs and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical regulations, SANS standards and solar PV installation requirements.
• Experience with solar inverter testing and fault-finding.
• Knowledge of UPS and rectifier systems and PCB replacement.
• Ability to read and analyse lithium battery BMS data via USB, RS232 and RS485 communication cables.
• Ability to analyse BMS alarms and protection events using Excel.
• Experience conducting inverter firmware updates.

Personal Attributes

• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ethical and professional.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Customer-focused.
• Team player with strong leadership abilities.