Technical Lead: Green Solar Academy

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Life Choices Full time

Life Choices is a Cape Town-based non-profit organisation (NPO) that runs solar courses and assessments in partnership with GREEN Solar Academy (Pty) Ltd.

We are building a team which is passionate about training young people and industry professionals alike for the just energy transition in South Africa.

This is a great opportunity for talented, skilled and driven individuals to become part of our movement that invests in skills development.


The Technical Lead will report directly to the Green Solar Programme Manager and will be part of the Green Solar team.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor an inhouse support team
  • Facilitate theoretical and practical solar courses from entry to intermediate level
  • Administer student records in the training room
  • Supervise the solar yard, workshop & solar storeroom
  • Conduct routine maintenance inspections and repairs
  • Assist with procurement of solar training stock
  • Develop and manage stock management systems
  • Develop and manage stock loss prevention systems
  • Produce regular training and technical reports
  • Build strategic partnerships with key industry players
  • Keep abreast of any new or amended laws, rules or regulations about the sector
  • Attend to all technicalrelated matters and enquiries
  • Assist with reviewing, editing and improving content for the solar courses
  • Provide general support to the Solar Academy Manager

Requirements:

  • 13 years in solar PV training and/or installation
  • Electrical/mechanical engineering qualification (RPL will apply)
  • PV Green Card certification (advantageous)
  • Registration as an Assessor (advantageous)
  • Servant leadership skills
  • Training facilitation skills
  • Workshop supervision skills
  • Project and risk management skills
  • Solar PV mounting, installation and commissioning experience
  • Understanding of SANS Wiring of premises code
  • Understanding of Electrical Installation Regulations
  • Bilingual (at least one language should be English)
  • Ability to multitask and work in a changing environment
  • Computer literate
  • Drivers licence
To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and supporting documents as one PDF.

Further correspondence will only be entered into with those under consideration for the role.

Job Type:
Temporary

Contract length: 9 months

Salary:
R15 000,00 - R18 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification

Experience:

- solar PV training or installation: 2 years (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/04/15

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