Solar & Electrical support / repair technical Bloemfontein

MyCareerCraft; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft in Bloemfontein seeks a motivated technician to maintain and repair solar energy systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting faults in installations and inverters, sourcing parts, and providing technical support to customers. Ideal candidates should have a matric certificate, an electrical qualification, and experience in a similar role. Strong communication skills and a solutions-driven approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate as a minimum.
• A formal electrical qualification or trade certificate would be an advantage.
• Between one and two years of experience in technical repairs or support.

Responsibilities

• Identify faults and carry out repairs on solar PV installations.
• Source replacement parts and keep maintenance records accurate.
• Offer technical assistance to clients.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Communication skills

Technical documentation interpretation

Education

Matric certificate (Grade 12)

Formal electrical qualification or trade certificate

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Requirements

• Matric certificate (Grade 12) as a minimum
• A formal electrical qualification or trade certificate would be an advantage
• Between one and two years of experience in a technical repairs, electronics, or support environment
• Practical exposure to solar PV systems and electrical fault-finding
• Solid understanding of inverters, batteries, charge controllers, and DB boards
• Confidence using diagnostic tools and testing equipment
• Strong communication skills and a solutions-driven mindset

Duties

In this hands‑on role, you'll be the go‑to expert for keeping solar energy systems running at their best. Your day‑to‑day will involve:

System Maintenance & Repairs — Identifying faults and carrying out repairs across solar PV installations, inverters, batteries, and general electrical equipment, including swapping out defective components to restore peak performance.

Parts & Documentation — Sourcing the right replacement parts and keeping accurate service reports and maintenance records up to date.

Technical Guidance — Interpreting technical drawings and manuals to carry out work correctly, and producing training materials or conducting equipment demonstrations when the need arises.

Customer & Team Support — Offering technical assistance to clients and collaborating within a skilled technical team, while also being capable of working independently.

Safety & Compliance — Upholding electrical safety standards and ensuring all work meets relevant regulations.