Solar Electrical Technician: PV Installations & Maintenance

Flink Recruit Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Flink Recruit Pretoria is seeking a hands-on Solar Electrical Technician to install, commission, maintain and fault-find commercial solar PV systems. The role involves on-site work, supporting Engineers and Project Managers, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Minimum requires 2+ years in a solar/electrical role, a valid Red Seal certification, and a willingness to travel to project sites. Pretoria-based position with market-related salary and negotiable terms.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, commissioning and fault finding of solar PV systems.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and project handovers.
• Ability to work on project sites and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Install solar PV systems, inverters, battery storage and related equipment.
• Route, terminate and connect electrical cabling per specs.
• Perform pre-commissioning inspections and testing.
• Commission and configure inverters and related equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform preventative maintenance.
• Complete installation, commissioning and maintenance reports.

Skills

Solar PV installation

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Maintenance

Commissioning

Site inspections

Education

Red Seal Trade Certificate

Wireman's Licence (advantageous)

Job description

Flink Recruit Pretoria is seeking a hands-on Solar Electrical Technician to install, commission, maintain and fault-find commercial solar PV systems. The role involves on-site work, supporting Engineers and Project Managers, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Minimum requires 2+ years in a solar/electrical role, a valid Red Seal certification, and a willingness to travel to project sites. Pretoria-based position with market-related salary and negotiable terms.