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Solar Inverter Service Technician, Johannesburg

Posted February 17, 2026
Permanent - Full Time

Job Overview

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

About the Role:
Sun King is looking for a qualified and motivated Solar Installation Technician to join our team in driving the adoption of clean energy solutions in South Africa. You will be accountable for the solar installations; from site assessment to system activation, and ensuring compliance with all South African safety regulations and standards

What you would be expected to do

Installation & Service:
  • Attend to installation requests and service queries, developing an efficient schedule for service delivery.
  • Identify faults and resolve technical issues with minimum customer downtime.
  • Carry out planned maintenance for inverters and associated accessories to ensure optimal performance and longevity
Quality Assurance:
  • Conduct diagnosis of faults, maintenance, and repairs on all product-related technical issues in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
  • Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard, adhering to all company and industry safety and quality regulations.
  • Return products to full operational service following repairs.
Training & Knowledge:
  • Build comprehensive training materials and hold training sessions for partners and customers on product troubleshooting, repairs, installation, and replacement processes.
  • Develop and maintain thorough expert knowledge of Sun King products and services.
 Customer Service & Dispute Management:
  • Deliver comprehensive service to inquiring customers, finding effective solutions to their issues.
  • Manage a large number of incoming calls and emails, keeping detailed records of customer interactions and actions taken.
  • Process product replacements and warranty claims within designated timelines.
  • Address and resolve customer disputes effectively, reporting on results and escalating issues when necessary.
Drive Operational Efficiency:
  • Meet and exceed KPI goals, including service level timelines and customer satisfaction metrics like Net Promoter Score (NPS).
Documentation & MIS:
  • Maintain accurate records of all service activities.
  • Provide periodic reports to management on after-sales and service performance, including common issues and resolutions.
  • Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

You might be a strong candidate if you

  • Have a minimum of  National Certificate in Electrical Trades (N3) or equivalent qualification.
  •  3 phase wireman license would be an advantage
  • A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting solar inverter systems and battery-based power backups.
  • Proven ability to diagnose faults methodically and perform high-quality repairs.
  • Passionate about customer service and resolving issues
  •  The ability to maintain calm under pressure
  • Efficiency and organizational skills
    : ability to structure problems and proffer solutions even in ambiguous situations
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit with qualities of being able to work on your own and with a team to figure things out with innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and presence of mind. 

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