Electrician/ Solar Installer

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric or equivalent.

• Experience with Solar system design and installation is vital (non-negotiable)

• Excellent Knowledge on solar components & electrical work

• Wireman License


• Valid Drivers License.

• At least two years experience working as a solar installer in residential field.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good supervisory and leadership skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Comfortable working at reasonable heights.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee Solar installations in their entirety, ensuring a high quality of workmanship.

• All electrical wiring AC and DC power.

• All main DB related work such as Splitting critical and non-critical loads and phase balancing on three phase systems.

• Program Solar system settings for efficient operation.

• Manage installation team and delegate tasks effectively.

• Manage Installation vehicle including sensible driving, maintaining tire pressure, fuel levels and reporting of any maintenance concerns.

• Ensure good client relations, always exhibiting a professional and friendly demeanor.

• Maintain good house keeping, keeping the vehicle, tools and equipment neat, organized and in good working condition.

• Conducting site inspections and client consultations, measuring of roof space and site specifics, determining client needs and power usage with provided tools and training.

• Designing of Solar PV systems.

• Determining various site specific requirements such as cabling sizing, circuit breaker sizing, system layout and positioning e.t.c.

• Occasional Stock collection.

• Occasional component sourcing.

• Conducting regular stock counts and ensuring stock levels are maintained to ensure uninterrupted operation.

• Filling in Job-cards with installation details and material quantities.

• Fault finding when errors or malfunctions occur.

• Occasional telephonic or email based tech support.