Lead Solar Electrician & Installations Expert

Headhunters; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters seeks a qualified Solar Installation Technician in Gauteng to lead end-to-end photovoltaic installations, including roof and ground mount systems, and to set up monitoring and diagnostic processes.

You will liaise with project supervisors, ensure designs are followed, and maintain documentation, safety, and quality across residential, commercial, and industrial scale projects.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
• QCTO Red Seal Electrician - is a must
• Wireman’s License - is a must
• National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (NQF 6) – advantageous
• AREP / SAPVIA PV Green Card certification – preferred
• Up to 3 years’ Solar Installation experience (Both roof and ground mount systems)
• Solar experience is a must
• Experience in micro and string inverters and setting up monitoring systems
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite – Advanced Excel)
• Other relevant discipline-specific software programs such as: Windows 10; ERP Systems; and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Sound exposure in solar inverter testing (UPS and Rectifier) and PCB replacement
• Knowledge on reading lithium battery BMS data via USB – RS232 / RS485 comms cable and upload to PC (screen clips and saving data)
• Ability to analyse and mark Excel data for BMS alarms and protection events
• Conducting Inverter firmware updates
• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Systematic and Analytical approach to detail
• Pro-active
• Ethical and Flexible
• Customer Focused
• Team Player

Responsibilities

• Installation of solar installations and commissioning the photovoltaic system from beginning to end.
• Liaises with the Project Supervisor: Industrial to review project plans and drawings.
• Ensures that the project is built according to design.
• Set up solar monitoring system.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues.
• Assemble the solar array racking, properly seal all roof penetrations, and install all relevant equipment.
• Installations will include residential, light commercial grid-tied photovoltaic systems, as well as large scale industrial and IPP scoped project installations.
• Report to, coordinate and collaborate with the Installation Supervisor and Engineering department to install all photovoltaic system components.
• Ensure installations and outcomes are documented / recorded.
• Ensure compliance with applicable specifications and requirements.
• Maintain Operations and Maintenance.
• Ensure outbound logistical process efficiency through prompt repairs.
• Ensure inbound logistical process efficiency through prompt returns.
• Comply with manuals and instructions of process requirements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction / positive feedback is received on services rendered.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.
• Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control, with emphasis on safety.
• Ensure that all installations meet industry standards and codes, SANS and the original design and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Report risks to the Project Supervisor.
• Ensure availability of documentation and records.
• Monitor cost and expenditure and minimize waste.
• Communicate with customers in a professional manner.
• Ensure that the project is within the budget.
• Work with crew members to complete projects within established timeframes, policies and procedures.
• Cost and expenditure monitored – waste minimized.

Skills

QCTO Red Seal Electrician

Wireman's License

PV Green Card

Solar Installation

Inverter firmware updates

Battery BMS data

Excel

ERP Systems

MES

Communication skills

Team player

Planning skills

Education

National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Grade 12 Certificate

Tools

Windows 10

MS Office Suite

MES

Job description

Headhunters seeks a qualified Solar Installation Technician in Gauteng to lead end-to-end photovoltaic installations, including roof and ground mount systems, and to set up monitoring and diagnostic processes.

You will liaise with project supervisors, ensure designs are followed, and maintain documentation, safety, and quality across residential, commercial, and industrial scale projects.