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Solar PV Technician

Install, commission, and maintain solar PV systems safely.

business Field payments Avg: R32,000

description Overview

Solar PV Technicians install panels, inverters, and related electrical components, test performance, and perform maintenance. In South Africa, growth in rooftop solar and commercial installs drives demand.

**A Day in the Life:**
Site safety checks, installation work, testing, and customer handover.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Site briefing and safety checks

08:00

PV installation and wiring work

12:00

Commissioning tests and troubleshooting

15:30

Handover, documentation, and next-site planning

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Installer Assistant

0-2

Step 2

Solar PV Technician

2-5

Step 3

Senior Technician / Supervisor

5-8

Step 4

Project Supervisor / Operations Lead

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 18,000 - R 55,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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