Solar PV Technician: Hands-On Install & Maintenance

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

On-the-job training

Tools provided

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting on behalf of its client in the Paarl area for a skilled Solar PV Technician. This hands-on role handles installation and maintenance of residential and commercial PV systems.

You will install panels, inverters, and electrical components, perform site assessments, and ensure all work complies with safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least two years of PV installation experience and a qualification in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related trade.
• Minimum of 2 years' PV installation and maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and installation manuals; strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Install PV panels, mounting hardware, inverters, and wiring on rooftops and ground mounts.
• Make electrical connections per industry best practices and safety standards.
• Conduct pre-install site assessments and prepare materials.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and maintenance of PV systems.
• Troubleshoot faults and repair PV system components.
• Ensure work is safe, efficient, and high quality.
• Maintain records of installations, maintenance, and site conditions.

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical safety

Technical aptitude

Education

Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy qualification

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting on behalf of its client in the Paarl area for a skilled Solar PV Technician. This hands-on role handles installation and maintenance of residential and commercial PV systems.

You will install panels, inverters, and electrical components, perform site assessments, and ensure all work complies with safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least two years of PV installation experience and a qualification in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy.