Solar PV Field Technician – Upington (On‑Site)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Training and certification

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading solar energy solutions provider to recruit a Field Service Technician for Upington, Northern Cape. This on-site, field-based role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing PV systems across residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects.

You will read schematics, diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and codes compliance while traveling within the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years field service experience with Solar PV systems.
• Certification in electrical safety preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Upington region.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain and repair solar PV systems including panels and inverters.
• Diagnose system issues and troubleshoot to resolve technical problems.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure longevity and efficiency.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Ensure installations comply with safety standards and building codes.
• Manage inventory of parts and equipment for service calls.
• Document all service activities with parts used and time spent.
• Provide technical assistance and educate customers on system operation.
• Respond to emergency service calls as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management on improvements.

Skills

PV installation

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Read schematics

Education

Electrical or Renewable Energy qualification

Tools

Multimeter

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading solar energy solutions provider to recruit a Field Service Technician for Upington, Northern Cape. This on-site, field-based role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing PV systems across residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects.

You will read schematics, diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and codes compliance while traveling within the region.