Senior Solar Electrician / Solar Operations Manager

Farm Managers
Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 month ago
Full-time Trades & Services
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Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee solar PV and electrical installations
  • Plan and coordinate projects, staff, equipment, and materials
  • Supervise electricians, technicians, and installation teams
  • Ensure installations are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines
  • Commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair solar systems
  • Diagnose faults relating to inverters, batteries, panels, electrical components, and system performance
  • Manage daily operational and administrative requirements
  • Coordinate purchasing, stock, materials, and equipment required for projects
  • Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, and contractors
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and job records
  • Ensure compliance with relevant electrical, health and safety, and industry standards
  • Train and develop junior technical staff
  • Take responsibility for the quality and performance of completed installations

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • The ideal candidate will be a technically strong, hands-on leader who can confidently manage both the operational and administrative sides of a solar business.
  • We are looking for someone with an ownership mentality who can manage people, solve technical problems, maintain high installation standards, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the operation.

Requirements

  • Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical trade qualification
  • Relevant solar/PV qualifications and certifications
  • Proven experience with solar PV systems, inverters, batteries, and electrical installations
  • Strong knowledge of solar system installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding
  • Experience managing solar installation projects and technical teams
  • Strong staff supervision and leadership skills
  • Good administrative and organisational ability
  • Computer literate
  • Strong client communication and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Must be willing to work hands-on and travel to project sites when required

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Farm Managers's own site before 31 December 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationEastern Cape
CategoryTrades & Services
Posted2 October 2026
Closing Date31 December 2026
Farm Managers
Eastern Cape

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