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SOLAR ELECTRICIAN

SOLAR ELECTRICIAN

 

Our client is growing their team and looking for a Solar Electrician. The ideal candidate would have worked on both commercial and residential projects.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Install, connect and commission solar PV systems, including panels, inverters and battery storage.
  • Carry out electrical installations across residential and commercial projects.
  • Conduct system testing, commissioning and performance checks.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, inverter and solar system faults.
  • Perform repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance on existing installations.
  • Interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
  • Ensure all installations meet SANS 10142, safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues during installation and commissioning.
  • Conduct quality inspections to ensure work meets required standards.
  • Work professionally with clients, contractors and project teams on-site.
  • Complete installations within agreed project timelines.
  • Maintain accurate installation, testing and commissioning records.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and professional working environment.
  • Where required, provide technical guidance to junior team members or site personnel.

 

Requirements:

 

            • Essential:

               

              • Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical qualification.
              • Valid Wireman’s Licence, where applicable.
              • Proven hands-on experience in solar PV installations.
              • Practical experience with inverters and battery storage systems.
              • Experience across both residential and commercial electrical environments.
              • Good understanding of SANS 10142 and electrical safety regulations.
              • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
              • Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
              • Valid South African driver’s licence.
              • Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.

               

              Highly Advantageous:

               

              • Commercial and industrial solar PV experience.
              • Experience with larger-scale solar installations.
              • Three-phase electrical experience.
              • BESS / battery energy storage experience.
              • Experience commissioning solar and battery systems.
              • Experience with multiple inverter and battery brands.
              • Generator integration and hybrid/off-grid system experience.
              • Experience with solar monitoring and energy management systems.
              • Previous experience supervising installations or junior electricians.
              • Experience dealing directly with clients and project stakeholders.

           

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