Junior Technical Assistant (Solar PV) - Renewable Energy Industry
RPO Recruitment · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Salary: R180K – R216K CTC per annum
Job Description
- RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established renewable energy company is seeking a Junior Technical Assistant Solar PV to join its Johannesburg team. This role is ideal for a junior candidate looking to grow within the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare high-level Bills of Quantities from Solar PV designs using standard templates.
- Interpret design outputs and ensure accurate quantities for costing purposes.
- Review designs for accuracy and escalate technical discrepancies where required.
- Liaise with internal teams to obtain outstanding design or site information.
- Support the Business Development team by preparing costing-ready documentation.
- Assist with site inspections and site surveys when required.
Requirements
- Studying towards an Electrical Engineering qualification or relevant Solar PV qualification e.g. Solar Green Card or equivalent industry training.
- Experience using OpenSolar, PVsyst and/or HelioScope.
- Good understanding of Solar PV system design, technical costing and Bills of Quantities
- Ability to interpret PV designs and convert them into accurate BoQs.
- Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Own reliable vehicle and a valid driver's licence essential.
- Relevant Solar PV certificates, training and achievements will be advantageous.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Passionate about renewable energy and eager to develop technically.
- Strong work ethic with excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Comfortable working primarily from the office, with occasional travel to project sites.