Solar Installation and Maintenance Technician, North West

Greenlight Planet Inc.; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Collaborative culture

Multicultural environment

Leadership programs

Job summary

Sun King is looking for a qualified Solar Installation Technician to join our team in South Africa. You will be accountable for solar installations from site assessment to system activation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.

The role also requires you to self-drive a company vehicle to installation sites and related locations. Key tasks include site assessments, designing and planning installations, wiring, testing, and maintaining detailed records while adhering to SANS

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Electrical Trades (N3) or equivalent.
• One Phase Wiremen's License (required).
• 2 years' experience in solar installation or related field.
• Knowledge of PV systems and components.
• Knowledge of SANS Wiring Code and SA safety regulations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Physically fit to lift heavy equipment and work at heights.
• Valid South African driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site assessments to assess suitability for solar panel installation.
• Assist with designing and planning solar system installations based on customer needs and roof specifications.
• Install racking, solar panels, electrical components, and wiring, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
• Perform electrical wiring and grounding according to code requirements.
• Test and validate the installation and verify performance and efficiency.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on solar systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all installation and maintenance activities.
• Work effectively with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient installation process.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and wear required PPE.
• Follow the SANS standards for Installations.
• Any other business as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Technical drawings

Electrical fundamentals

Reading schematics

Education

National Certificate in Electrical Trades (N3)

One Phase Wiremen's License

Job description

Solar Installation and Maintenance Technician, North West

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: South Africa

Description

Location: North West, South Africa

About the Role: Sun King is looking for a qualified and motivated Solar Installation Technician to join our team in driving the adoption of clean energy solutions in South Africa. You will be accountable for the solar installations; from site assessment to system activation, and ensuring compliance with all South African safety regulations and standards. This role also requires the ability to self-drive a company vehicle to installation sites and other work-related locations.

What you would be expected to do

System Installations

• Participate in site assessments to assess suitability for solar panel installation
• Assist with designing and planning solar system installations based on customer needs and roof specifications.
• Install racking, solar panels, electrical components, and wiring, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
• Perform electrical wiring and grounding according to code requirements.
• Test and validate the installation and verify performance and efficiency.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on solar systems and troubleshoot any issues.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all installation and maintenance activities.
• Work effectively with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient installation process.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow the SANS standards for Installations.
• Any other business as assigned by your supervisor.

You might be a strong candidate if you

• Have a minimum of National Certificate in Electrical Trades (N3) or equivalent qualification.
• Have a minimum of One Phase Wiremen's License (this is a compulsory requirement)
• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in solar panel installation or a related field.
• Have knowledge of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and their components.
• Have a working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, SANS Wiring Code (SANS 10142-1), and South African safety regulations (NRF, SANS IEC 60038).
• Are able to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Have experience working at heights and in various weather conditions.
• Are in excellent physical condition with the ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
• Have a valid South African driver's license.

Bonus

• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Candidate Engineering Technician (CET)
• Have experience with different types of roofing materials.
• Have excellent customer service skills.

What Sun King offers

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.