Solar Field Technician

Power / Energy / Water ~ Manufacturing
Johannesburg East, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa

Join a renewable energy team where your technical skills and problem-solving ability will directly impact solar energy performance and customer satisfaction. This hands-on role is ideal for a trade-tested professional passionate about fieldwork, product support, and continuous improvement.
 
You’ll be responsible for maintaining and optimising solar systems, addressing complex technical challenges, and delivering a high standard of service to clients across the region. This field-based role requires travel to various sites for maintenance, audits, and system upgrades.
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • Trade Tested Electrician (essential)
  • Wireman’s Licence (advantageous)
  • 3–5 years’ experience in solar energy systems or related technical roles
 
Technical Skills & Experience:
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability for solar PV systems
  • Competent in system performance monitoring and reporting
  • Proficiency in O&M scheduling and implementation
  • Ability to develop SOPs and technical documentation
  • Experience in product lifecycle management and collaboration with R&D
 
Preferred:
• Background in renewable energy product improvement initiatives
• Experience in customer feedback analysis and quality assurance processes