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Job Title
Solar Lead Electrician
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
1 to 3 years
Salary
Job Published
16 September 2026
Job Reference No.
950882
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Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)

  • National Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering (NQF 6)

  • QCTO Red Seal Electrician certification

  • AREP/ SAPVIA PV Green Card certification (preferred)

  • Up to 3 years of solar installation experience (both roof and ground-mount systems)

  • Experience with micro and string inverters and setting up monitoring systems

  • Computer literacy (MS Office Suite – Advanced Excel)

  • Other relevant discipline-specific software programs such as Windows 10, ERP Systems, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

  • Sound exposure in solar inverter testing (UPS and Rectifier) and PCB replacement

  • Knowledge of reading lithium battery BMS data via USB – RS232/ RS 485 comms cable and upload to PC (screen clips and saving data)

  • Ability to analyse and mark MS Excel data for BMS alarms and protection events

  • Conducting inverter firmware updates

RESPONSIBILITIES

Installation of solar installations and commissioning the photovoltaic system from beginning to end

Installation of equipment

  • Liaise with the project supervisor: industrial to review project plans and drawings

  • Ensures that the project is built according to design

  • Set up solar monitoring system

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues

  • Assemble the solar array racking, properly seal all roof penetrations, and install all relevant equipment

  • Installations will include residential, light commercial grid-tied photovoltaic systems, as well as large-scale industrial and IPP-scoped project installations

  • Report to, coordinate and collaborate with the installation supervisor and engineering department to install all photovoltaic system components

Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure

  • Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control, with emphasis on safety

  • Ensure that all installations meet industry standards and codes.

  • SANS and the original design and specifications

Customer service

  • Communicate with customers in a professional manner

Cost and quality control

  • Ensure that the project is within the budget

  • Work with the crew members to complete projects within established timeframes, policies and procedures

Skills

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