Solar Energy Technician: Field Maintenance & Optimization

Scatec South Africa; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec South Africa in Cape Town is seeking a Renewable Energy Technician to support operation, maintenance, inspection, and performance optimization of utility-scale solar facilities.

The role emphasizes ensuring maximum plant availability, energy production efficiency, and compliance with safety and industry standards. A Diploma/Degree in electrical or renewable energy fields with 2–5 years' experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy related field.
• Trade certification in electrical installation or maintenance is advantageous.
• Solar PV certification will be considered a strong advantage.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in renewable energy, electrical maintenance, power generation, or utility operations.
• Experience working with solar photovoltaic systems and SCADA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar power equipment.
• Inspect photovoltaic systems, inverters, transformers, and switchgear.
• Monitor plant performance and energy generation metrics.
• Support Renewable Energy Operations and maintenance programs.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain operational records and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist with commissioning and testing of new installations.
• Support asset reliability and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in emergency response and outage management activities.
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspections.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance tools and spare parts.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.
• Contribute to sustainability and energy-efficiency objectives.

Skills

Renewable Energy Operations

Solar PV Systems

Electrical Maintenance

Power Generation

Preventive Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

SCADA Systems

Technical Troubleshooting

Energy Management

Equipment Inspection

Health and Safety Compliance

Industrial Electrical Systems

Performance Monitoring

Mechanical Maintenance

Technical Reporting

Asset Management

Problem Solving

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Renewable Energy Technology Diploma

Trade Certification in Electrical Installation/Maintenance

Solar PV Certification

Job description

Scatec South Africa in Cape Town is seeking a Renewable Energy Technician to support operation, maintenance, inspection, and performance optimization of utility-scale solar facilities.

The role emphasizes ensuring maximum plant availability, energy production efficiency, and compliance with safety and industry standards. A Diploma/Degree in electrical or renewable energy fields with 2–5 years' experience is preferred.