Solar Technician
The Talent Experts
- R27,000 per month
- Permanent Intermediate position
- Muizenberg
- Posted 05 May 2025 by The Talent Experts
- Job 2605743 - Ref LJ
About the position
Power Up Your Career with a Leading Renewable Energy Company! Is this you? What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it) Where you'll be doing it What you'll need What you'll get How to apply We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.
You're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for renewable energy and a solid understanding of solar PV systems, BESS, and hybrid power solutions. You thrive in the field, diagnosing and repairing faults, optimising performance, and ensuring systems run at peak efficiency. Safety is your top priority, and you're comfortable working at heights and travelling to remote sites. With strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills, you're able to work independently while keeping clients and team members informed.
Your days will be spent ensuring the performance and reliability of large-scale solar energy systems. You'll monitor system data, analyse performance, and troubleshoot issues to keep operations running smoothly. Regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs will be part of your routine, helping to prevent downtime and optimise efficiency. You'll also document your work, report on system performance, and provide technical support to clients. Whether responding to emergency breakdowns or proactively improving system performance, you'll play a key role in delivering clean energy solutions.
Our client is a leading renewable energy company that designs, builds, and maintains premium solar power solutions across Africa. With operations in South Africa and Kenya, they specialise in grid-tied and microgrid solar PV installations for commercial and industrial clients. Their team is made up of passionate professionals dedicated to building a sustainable future. You'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, quality, and teamwork.
You must have an Electrical Trade Test Certificate (3-phase) and at least 3-5 years of experience working with solar PV and BESS. A valid Wireman's License (advantageous) and a driver's license are also required. Your expertise should include troubleshooting electrical circuits, understanding grid interconnections, and ensuring compliance with South African regulations. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in the field are essential.
You'll earn a competitive salary and have the opportunity to work with a company at the forefront of Africa's renewable energy transition. If you're looking for a role where you can grow, make an impact, and contribute to a greener future, this is your chance!
For a confidential discussion please contact Lisa-Mari Jordan on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
Desired Skills:
- electrical trade test
- 3-phase
- Solar PV
- BESS
- Wiremans license
- Drivers Licence
- electrical circuits
- grid interconnections
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Certificate