Solar Electrician

Futurelink Global Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Futurelink Global Recruitment is seeking a skilled Solar Electrician to install and commission solar PV systems for residential and commercial projects in South Africa. You will interpret drawings, perform testing, and ensure safety standards while coordinating with clients and teams on-site.

The ideal candidate has hands-on solar experience, a valid SA driver’s licence, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical qualification.
• Holder of a Wireman's Licence, where applicable.
• Proven hands-on experience in solar PV installations.
• Experience with inverters and battery storage systems.
• Experience across residential and commercial environments.
• Knowledge of SANS 10142 and electrical safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Valid South African driver's licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, connect and commission solar PV systems, including panels, inverters and battery storage.
• Carry out electrical installations across residential and commercial projects.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning and performance checks.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, inverter and solar system faults.
• Perform repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance on existing installations.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Ensure all installations meet SANS 10142, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure work meets required standards.
• Work professionally with clients, contractors and project teams on-site.
• Complete installations within agreed project timelines.
• Maintain accurate installation, testing and commissioning records.
• Maintain a safe, clean and professional working environment.
• Where required, provide technical guidance to junior team members or site personnel

Skills

Solar PV installations

Inverters

Battery storage

Electrical fault-finding

Read drawings

SANS 10142 knowledge

Driver's licence

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Electrician

Wireman's Licence

Job description

Introduction

Our client is growing their team and looking for a Solar Electrician. The ideal candidate would have worked on both commercial and residential projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, connect and commission solar PV systems, including panels, inverters and battery storage.
• Carry out electrical installations across residential and commercial projects.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning and performance checks.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, inverter and solar system faults.
• Perform repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance on existing installations.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Ensure all installations meet SANS 10142, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure work meets required standards.
• Work professionally with clients, contractors and project teams on-site.
• Complete installations within agreed project timelines.
• Maintain accurate installation, testing and commissioning records.
• Maintain a safe, clean and professional working environment.
• Where required, provide technical guidance to junior team members or site personnel

Desired Experience & Qualification

Essential:

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical qualification.
• Valid Wireman's Licence, where applicable.
• Proven hands‑on experience in solar PV installations.
• Practical experience with inverters and battery storage systems.
• Experience across both residential and commercial electrical environments.
• Good understanding of SANS 10142 and electrical safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability.
• Valid South African driver's licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.

Highly Advantageous:

• Commercial and industrial solar PV experience.
• Experience with larger‑scale solar installations.
• Three‑phase electrical experience.
• BESS / battery energy storage experience.
• Experience commissioning solar and battery systems.
• Experience with multiple inverter and battery brands.
• Generator integration and hybrid/off‑grid system experience.
• Experience with solar monitoring and energy management systems.
• Previous experience supervising installations or junior electricians.
• Experience dealing directly with clients and project stakeholders.

Interested?