SENIOR SOLAR ELECTRICIAN / SOLAR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Cradock; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Cradock, Eastern Cape, is seeking a qualified Electrician with solar PV expertise to lead installation projects from planning to handover.

The role combines hands-on maintenance with project management, supervising electrical teams, coordinating materials, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while travelling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical trade qualification.
• Solar/PV qualifications and certifications are required.
• Experience with solar PV systems, inverters and batteries.
• Knowledge of installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee solar PV and electrical installations.
• Plan and coordinate projects, staff, equipment and materials.
• Supervise electricians, technicians and installation teams.
• Ensure installations are safe, correct and timely.
• Commission, maintain and repair solar systems.
• Diagnose inverter, battery and panel faults.
• Maintain project documentation and reports.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Electrician

Solar PV

Project management

Leadership

Administration

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical trade qualification
• Relevant solar/PV qualifications and certifications
• Proven experience with solar PV systems, inverters, batteries, and electrical installations
• Strong knowledge of solar system installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding
• Experience managing solar installation projects and technical teams
• Strong staff supervision and leadership skills
• Good administrative and organisational ability
• Computer literate
• Strong client communication and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's licence
• Must be willing to work hands-on and travel to project sites when required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee solar PV and electrical installations
• Plan and coordinate projects, staff, equipment, and materials
• Supervise electricians, technicians, and installation teams
• Ensure installations are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines
• Commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair solar systems
• Diagnose faults relating to inverters, batteries, panels, electrical components, and system performance
• Manage daily operational and administrative requirements
• Coordinate purchasing, stock, materials, and equipment required for projects
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and job records
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical, health and safety, and industry standards
• Train and develop junior technical staff
• Take responsibility for the quality and performance of completed installations

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• The ideal candidate will be a technically strong, hands‑on leader who can confidently manage both the operational and administrative sides of a solar business.

• We are looking for someone with an ownership mentality who can manage people, solve technical problems, maintain high installation standards, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the operation.

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.