Senior Solar PV Electrician: Install & Maintain

FACT; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

FACT in Pretoria is seeking a qualified Solar PV installer to join our electrical services team. The role focuses on solar PV installations, maintenance, and commissioning across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, with travel to site as required.

You should hold an Electrical Trade Certificate (Red Seal) and N3 or higher, with 3+ years of post-qualification experience and solid knowledge of SANS standards and inverter/battery storage tech.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on Solar PV installation experience.
• Experience with residential, commercial, or industrial PV systems.
• Knowledge of PV components, systems, and installation methods.
• Experience with inverter and battery energy storage tech.

Responsibilities

• Perform Solar PV installations, maintenance, and commissioning.
• Install and commission inverters, battery storage, and PV arrays.
• Conduct DC and AC electrical installations and fault-finding.
• Complete cable routing, terminations, earthing, and protection system installations.
• Interpret electrical drawings and SLDs.
• Test and commission Solar PV systems per industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with SANS regulations and best practices.
• Troubleshoot Solar PV system faults.
• Maintain high workmanship, safety, and quality.
• Complete project documentation and reports.
• Support project teams to deliver installations safely, on schedule.

Skills

Solar PV installs

Maintenance & commissioning

Electrical safety standards

Inverter & storage tech

SANS compliance

Travel to sites

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate (Red Seal)

National Certificate N3 (Electrical)

Job description

FACT in Pretoria is seeking a qualified Solar PV installer to join our electrical services team. The role focuses on solar PV installations, maintenance, and commissioning across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, with travel to site as required.

You should hold an Electrical Trade Certificate (Red Seal) and N3 or higher, with 3+ years of post-qualification experience and solid knowledge of SANS standards and inverter/battery storage tech.