Senior Solar Electrician - PV Systems & Commissioning

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

10 days ago

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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.