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Lead Electrician

R 27 333 a month
West Coast Personnel
Nigel Full-day Full-time

Description:

My client is looking for a Lead Electrician (Industrial Solar Projects) at their Elandsfontein, Gauteng facility.
  • This role is responsible for the
end-to-end installation and commissioning of photovoltaic (solar) systems , ensuring all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with approved designs, industry standards, and customer expectations. The Lead Electrician will supervise assistants on-site and work closely with project supervision and engineering teams across residential, commercial, and large-scale industrial installations.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Proof of Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (NQF Level 4)
  • QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification
  • Up to 3 years’ hands-on solar installation experience (roof and ground mount systems)
  • Experience with micro and string inverters, including system monitoring setup
  • Computer literacy (MS Office Suite – Advanced Excel)
Advantageous:
  • National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (NQF Level 6)
  • AREP / SAPVIA PV Green Card Certification
  • Exposure to ERP systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Experience in inverter testing (UPS, Rectifier) and PCB replacement
  • Experience working on large-scale industrial or IPP-scoped solar projects
Responsibilities:
  • Interpret and execute project plans and technical drawings in collaboration with the Project Supervisor
  • Ensure installations are completed strictly according to approved designs and specifications
  • Assemble solar array racking, seal roof penetrations, and install all photovoltaic system components
  • Set up and configure solar monitoring systems
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues
  • Perform inverter firmware updates and basic system testing
  • Document installations, outcomes, and maintenance activities accurately
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Installation teams to ensure seamless project execution
  • Ensure all installations comply with SANS standards, industry codes, and original design specifications
  • Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with a strong safety focus
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records
  • Identify and report risks or non-compliance to the Project Supervisor
  • Communicate with customers professionally at all times
  • Ensure a positive customer experience throughout the installation process
  • Maintain high client, customer, and internal satisfaction levels
  • Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and timeframes
  • Monitor costs and material usage to minimize waste
  • Work closely with crew members to meet deadlines and quality standards
  • Support efficient inbound and outbound logistics related to installations and repairs
Behavioural Competencies
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal ability
  • Systematic, analytical, and detail-oriented approach
  • Proactive and solution-driven mindset
  • Ethical, flexible, and adaptable
  • Customer-focused with a strong team-player attitude
To Apply
Please submit your detailed CV, proof of qualifications, and head & shoulders photo

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements:

  • This role is responsible for the
end-to-end installation and commissioning of photovoltaic (solar) systems , ensuring all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with approved designs, industry standards, and customer expectations. The Lead Electrician will supervise assistants on-site and work closely with project supervision and engineering teams across residential, commercial, and large-scale industrial installations.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Proof of Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (NQF Level 4)
  • QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification
  • Up to 3 years’ hands-on solar installation experience (roof and ground mount systems)
  • Experience with micro and string inverters, including system monitoring setup
  • Computer literacy (MS Office Suite – Advanced Excel)
Advantageous:
  • National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (NQF Level 6)
  • AREP / SAPVIA PV Green Card Certification
  • Exposure to ERP systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Experience in inverter testing (UPS, Rectifier) and PCB replacement
  • Experience working on large-scale industrial or IPP-scoped solar projects
Responsibilities:
  • Interpret and execute project plans and technical drawings in collaboration with the Project Supervisor
  • Ensure installations are completed strictly according to approved designs and specifications
  • Assemble solar array racking, seal roof penetrations, and install all photovoltaic system components
  • Set up and configure solar monitoring systems
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues
  • Perform inverter firmware updates and basic system testing
  • Document installations, outcomes, and maintenance activities accurately
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Installation teams to ensure seamless project execution
  • Ensure all installations comply with SANS standards, industry codes, and original design specifications
  • Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with a strong safety focus
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records
  • Identify and report risks or non-compliance to the Project Supervisor
  • Communicate with customers professionally at all times
  • Ensure a positive customer experience throughout the installation process
  • Maintain high client, customer, and internal satisfaction levels
  • Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and timeframes
  • Monitor costs and material usage to minimize waste
  • Work closely with crew members to meet deadlines and quality standards
  • Support efficient inbound and outbound logistics related to installations and repairs
Behavioural Competencies
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal ability
  • Systematic, analytical, and detail-oriented approach
  • Proactive and solution-driven mindset
  • Ethical, flexible, and adaptable
  • Customer-focused with a strong team-player attitude
To Apply
Please submit your detailed CV, proof of qualifications, and head & shoulders photo

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Proof of Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (NQF Level 4)
  • QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification
  • Up to 3 years’ hands-on solar installation experience (roof and ground mount systems)
  • Experience with micro and string inverters, including system monitoring setup
  • Computer literacy (MS Office Suite – Advanced Excel)
  • National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (NQF Level 6)
  • AREP / SAPVIA PV Green Card Certification
  • Exposure to ERP systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Experience in inverter testing (UPS, Rectifier) and PCB replacement
  • Experience working on large-scale industrial or IPP-scoped solar projects
  • Interpret and execute project plans and technical drawings in collaboration with the Project Supervisor
  • Ensure installations are completed strictly according to approved designs and specifications
  • Assemble solar array racking, seal roof penetrations, and install all photovoltaic system components
  • Set up and configure solar monitoring systems
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues
  • Perform inverter firmware updates and basic system testing
  • Document installations, outcomes, and maintenance activities accurately
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Installation teams to ensure seamless project execution
  • Ensure all installations comply with SANS standards, industry codes, and original design specifications
  • Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with a strong safety focus
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful, and irregular expenditure
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records
  • Identify and report risks or non-compliance to the Project Supervisor
  • Communicate with customers professionally at all times
  • Ensure a positive customer experience throughout the installation process
  • Maintain high client, customer, and internal satisfaction levels
  • Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and timeframes
  • Monitor costs and material usage to minimize waste
  • Work closely with crew members to meet deadlines and quality standards
  • Support efficient inbound and outbound logistics related to installations and repairs
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal ability
  • Systematic, analytical, and detail-oriented approach
  • Proactive and solution-driven mindset
  • Ethical, flexible, and adaptable
  • Customer-focused with a strong team-player attitude
10 Jan 2026;   from: careers24.com

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