Solar Installation and Maintenance Technician

Job location: Johannesburg, South Africa

About the role:

Sun King is looking for a qualified and motivated Solar Installation Technician to join our team in driving the adoption of clean energy solutions in South Africa. You will be accountable for the solar installations; from site assessment to system activation, and ensuring compliance with all South African safety regulations and standards.

What you would be expected to do:

• Participate in site assessments to assess suitability for solar panel installation.
• Assist with designing and planning solar system installations based on customer needs and roof specifications.
• Install racking, solar panels, electrical components, and wiring, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
• Perform electrical wiring and grounding according to code requirements.
• Test and validate the installation and verify performance and efficiency.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on solar systems and troubleshoot any issues.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all installation and maintenance activities.
• Work effectively with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient installation process.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow the SANS standards for Installations.

You might be a strong candidate if you have/are:

• A minimum of National Certificate in Electrical Trades (N3) or equivalent qualification.
• One Phase Wiremen's License (this is a compulsory requirement).
• 2+ years' experience in solar panel installation or a related field.
• Knowledge of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and their components.
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, SANS Wiring Code (SANS 10142-1), and South African safety regulations (NRF, SANS IEC 60038).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience working at heights and in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
• A valid South African driver's license.

What Sun King offers:

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: You will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun King Center for Leadership.

We place great importance on sustaining a diverse, inclusive work environment:

We believe that innovation and understanding comes from diversity on every spectrum. We work to make sure every Sun King team member knows that they belong, knowing that sustaining an inclusive workplace requires conscious effort and is a continuous journey, not an end-state.

Sun King recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes people based on their experience, skills, effort, and results. We explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, caste, national origin, color, gender, marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, or disability.

Recruitment disclaimer:

Sun King maintains high ethical standards in its recruitment processes, and invitations for interviews and job offers are based entirely on merit and qualified experience. Sun King will never request payment in any form, whether monetary, as favors, or in kind, at any stage of our recruitment or selection process.