Solar Technician & Qualified Electrician - Commercial PV

Prosperitas Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosperitas Personnel seeks a Solar Technician who is a Qualified Electrician for a growing commercial solar energy company in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial solar PV systems to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role emphasizes fault finding, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, with focus on reading electrical drawings and staying compliant with electrical regulations.

Qualifications

• Red Seal: Electrician
• 2-3 years experience
• Experience working on solar installations

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and repair commercial solar PV systems.
• Perform electrical installations, wiring, terminations, and connections.
• Install and connect solar inverters, AC/DC distribution boards, protection equipment, and monitoring systems.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning, and performance checks.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and solar system faults.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on commercial solar installations.
• Conduct site inspections and identify electrical, safety, and system‑performance issues.
• Perform testing and verification of electrical installations.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Assist with solar PV system upgrades, expansions, and modifications.
• Ensure installations comply with applicable electrical regulations, standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Solar installations experience

Fault-finding

Maintenance

Education

Red Seal: Electrician

Job description

Prosperitas Personnel seeks a Solar Technician who is a Qualified Electrician for a growing commercial solar energy company in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial solar PV systems to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role emphasizes fault finding, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, with focus on reading electrical drawings and staying compliant with electrical regulations.