Solar Installation and Maintenance Technician, Free State
Core
Install and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems from site assessment to activation, ensuring compliance with South African safety standards.
Role type
Solar Installation and Maintenance Technician
Builds
Residential and commercial solar energy systems
Domain
Renewable energy / Solar PV
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Solar PV system installation, electrical wiring and grounding, site assessment, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, reading technical drawings, working at heights, physical labor
Preferred skills
ECSA Candidate Engineering Technician (CET) registration, experience with various roofing materials, customer service
Technologies
SANS 10142-1, SANS IEC 60038, electrical components
Responsibilities
Participate in site assessments, install racking and solar panels, perform electrical wiring and grounding, test and validate installations, conduct preventative maintenance, maintain documentation, adhere to safety protocols and SANS standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC