Lead Solar Electrician - Installations & Commissioning

West Coast Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel seeks a Lead Electrician to manage end-to-end installation and commissioning of photovoltaic systems across residential, commercial, and industrial sites in Gauteng. You will supervise on-site crews, interpret project plans, and ensure work meets designs, budgets, and safety standards.

You will configure monitoring systems, perform inverter updates, and document all activities while coordinating with engineering teams to deliver on time with quality.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (NQF 4)
• QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification
• Up to 3 years' hands-on solar installation experience (roof & ground mount)
• Experience with micro and string inverters and system monitoring setup
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite - Advanced Excel)
• Wireman's License
• National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (NQF 6)
• AREP / SAPVIA PV Green Card Certification
• Exposure to ERP systems and MES
• Experience in inverter testing (UPS, Rectifier) and PCB replacement
• Experience on large-scale industrial or IPP-scoped solar projects

Responsibilities

• Interpret and execute project plans and drawings with Project Supervisor
• Ensure installations follow approved designs and specs
• Assemble solar array racking, seal roof penetrations, install PV components
• Set up and configure solar monitoring systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions
• Perform inverter firmware updates and basic system testing
• Document installations, outcomes, and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with Engineering and Installation teams for seamless execution
• Ensure compliance with SANS standards and design specs
• Maintain quality control with strong safety focus
• Maintain documentation and records
• Identify and report risks or non-compliance to Project Supervisor
• Communicate with customers professionally
• Ensure a positive customer experience during installation
• Maintain high client and internal satisfaction
• Ensure projects meet budgets and timeframes
• Monitor costs and material usage to minimize waste
• Work with crew to meet deadlines and standards
• Support logistics related to installations and repairs

Skills

MS Office Suite - Advanced Excel

Solar installation experience

On-site supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 / Matric (NQF4)

National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Eng (NQF6)

QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification

AREP / SAPVIA PV Green Card

Wireman's License

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Inverter testing equipment

Job description

West Coast Personnel seeks a Lead Electrician to manage end-to-end installation and commissioning of photovoltaic systems across residential, commercial, and industrial sites in Gauteng. You will supervise on-site crews, interpret project plans, and ensure work meets designs, budgets, and safety standards.

You will configure monitoring systems, perform inverter updates, and document all activities while coordinating with engineering teams to deliver on time with quality.