Solar Lead Electrician – PV System Install & Commission

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking a skilled Solar Installation Technician in Gauteng to lead end-to-end photovoltaic projects, from site prep to commissioning. You will install equipment, set up monitoring, and ensure compliance with design specs and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has electric certification, up to three years of solar experience, and familiarity with inverters, BMS data, and ERP/MES tools. Travel to project sites and strong collaboration with supervisors are expected.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and National Diploma qualifications in electrical engineering.
• Red Seal Electrician certification with PV green card preferred.
• Up to 3 years solar installation experience on roof and ground-mount.
• Experience with micro and string inverters and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission solar photovoltaic systems from start to finish.
• Install equipment and liaise with the project supervisor to review plans.
• Ensure builds adhere to design and meet codes and standards.
• Set up solar monitoring system and diagnose faults.
• Assemble racking, seal roof penetrations, install equipment.
• Work on residential, light commercial, and large industrial/IPP projects.
• Coordinate with installation supervisor and engineering to install components.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety and quality standards.
• Maintain budget, quality and timely project completion with crew.

Skills

Solar installation experience

Inverter monitoring systems

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Reading BMS data (USB RS232/RS485)

Inverter firmware updates

PCB replacement

ERP Systems

MES

Windows 10

Education

Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)

National Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering (NQF 6)

QCTO Red Seal Electrician certification

AREP/ SAPVIA PV Green Card certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Systems

MES

Windows 10

Job description

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking a skilled Solar Installation Technician in Gauteng to lead end-to-end photovoltaic projects, from site prep to commissioning. You will install equipment, set up monitoring, and ensure compliance with design specs and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has electric certification, up to three years of solar experience, and familiarity with inverters, BMS data, and ERP/MES tools. Travel to project sites and strong collaboration with supervisors are expected.