Electrician/O&M Technician (Solar PV) – Renewable Energy Industry – R550K – R420K
Company
RPO Recruitment
Location
Cape Town
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Job Description
RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading renewable energy firm in South Africa, is seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician/O&M Technician (Solar PV) to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Requirements:
• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Electrician
• Experience in Solar Systems will be beneficial
• Instrumentation & automation systems and experience would be an added plus
• Root cause analysis and preventative maintenance on PV plants and equipment
• Ability to optimally alternate between commissioning, fault-finding and remote monitoring of PV plants and on-site repair and maintenance
Benefits:
• Salary: R420K/yr – R550K/yr, salary negotiable
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.
• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Requirements:
• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Electrician
• Experience in Solar Systems will be beneficial
• Instrumentation & automation systems and experience would be an added plus
• Root cause analysis and preventative maintenance on PV plants and equipment
• Ability to optimally alternate between commissioning, fault-finding and remote monitoring of PV plants and on-site repair and maintenance
Benefits:
• Salary: R420K/yr – R550K/yr, salary negotiable
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.
• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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