Solar PV Technician: Install, Commission & Service Systems

Handpicked Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Handpicked Recruitment is assisting a well-established renewable energy company in Moot, Pretoria to recruit a hands-on Solar Electrical Technician. The role covers installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of commercial solar PV systems on site.

You will support Engineers and Project Managers, test electrical equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites are required; 2+ years of solar/electrical

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in solar electrical roles or similar.
• Experience with installation, commissioning and fault finding of solar PV systems.
• Experience with solar inverters.
• Driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Experience with battery storage systems (advantageous).
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment and understand electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Install solar PV systems, inverters, battery storage and related equipment.
• Route, terminate and connect electrical cabling per project specs.
• Ensure installations comply with electrical and safety standards.
• Perform pre-commissioning inspections and testing.
• Commission and configure solar inverters and related equipment.
• Conduct start-up, testing and performance verification.
• Diagnose and repair faults on solar PV systems and related equipment.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Record test results and actions; assist with handover documentation.
• Adhere to safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Solar PV experience

Electrical fault finding

Site travel

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Handpicked Recruitment is assisting a well-established renewable energy company in Moot, Pretoria to recruit a hands-on Solar Electrical Technician. The role covers installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of commercial solar PV systems on site.

You will support Engineers and Project Managers, test electrical equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites are required; 2+ years of solar/electrical