Jobs in Afrique du Sud

Our client in the Renewable Energy industry is currently looking for Solar Technicians, in Centurion, Johannesburg.

• Assessing locations to ensure they are suitable for solar panels.
• Measuring up areas for installation.
• Adjusting building surfaces so panels fit and are adequately supported.
• Installing and maintaining solar panels on business premises both commercial and industrial.
• Connecting solar panels to an electrical system.
• Grounding electrical equipment and checking wiring.
• Performing maintenance checks and fixing solar panels.
• Diagnose and replace PV panels.
• Diagnose, test, repair and/or replace cables, cable inter‑connections, PV junction/string boxes, connectors and fuses in PV systems.
• Diagnose, test, repair and/or replace transformers.
• Maintain solar/diesel Hybrid system, including batteries.
• Apply root‑cause analysis techniques on all major and reoccurring faults.
• Investigate technical failures and prepare formal technical report.

• Have a good understanding and perception of integrated systems and how to apply effective fault‑finding techniques in such a system.
• Very good written and oral communication skills.
• Well‑organized and responsive in all communications, including clear, concise e‑mails; adept at writing technical reports and policies.
• Good team player; able to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Able to manage stress and high‑pressure situations.
• Able to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and work effectively under limited supervision.
• Minimum of an N3 (or NQF equivalent) with electrical subjects; N6 or ND (or NQF equivalent) is preferred.
• Red Seal and Wireman's certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' renewable energy solar EPC experience.
• Working knowledge of PV plants is an advantage.
• Experience in switching LV, MV and HV systems.
• Working knowledge of power system protection.
• Able to read and interpret single line diagrams and schematics.
• Code B driver’s licence required.

R per month.