Electrical Technician
Company
Handpicked Recruitment
Location
Pretoria
Posted
9 days ago
Via
Pnet
Job Description
Reference: PTA000247-MG-1
Area: Moot, Pretoria
Please note: The salaries offered by our clients are determined in accordance with market standards, while considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.
Working hours: Monday – Friday 07:30- 16:30
Job Overview: The Electrical Technician is responsible for the installing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Commissioning of inverters.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
• 2+ years’ experience within the same or similar role (electrical experience)
• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting inverters and battery systems
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, battery storage technologies (ATES, Freedom, etc.), and industrial communications
• Driver’s license
Duties, but not limited to:
• Operations and Maintenance Support
• Inverter Commissioning
• Battery Systems Expertise: (Work with energy storage systems, including ATES, Freedom, and other battery technologies, to ensure proper integration, operation, and maintenance within solar systems.)
• Safety and Compliance:
• Documentation and Reporting
• Collaboration with O&M Team
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Package & Remuneration
Market-related, depending on qualifications and ex - Monthly plus 13th cheque + Discretionary annual bonusses
Area: Moot, Pretoria
Please note: The salaries offered by our clients are determined in accordance with market standards, while considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.
Working hours: Monday – Friday 07:30- 16:30
Job Overview: The Electrical Technician is responsible for the installing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Commissioning of inverters.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
• 2+ years’ experience within the same or similar role (electrical experience)
• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting inverters and battery systems
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, battery storage technologies (ATES, Freedom, etc.), and industrial communications
• Driver’s license
Duties, but not limited to:
• Operations and Maintenance Support
• Inverter Commissioning
• Battery Systems Expertise: (Work with energy storage systems, including ATES, Freedom, and other battery technologies, to ensure proper integration, operation, and maintenance within solar systems.)
• Safety and Compliance:
• Documentation and Reporting
• Collaboration with O&M Team
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Package & Remuneration
Market-related, depending on qualifications and ex - Monthly plus 13th cheque + Discretionary annual bonusses
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What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
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What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
