GeoSUN Africa, based in Stellenbosch, is a spin-off company of the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES) at Stellenbosch University. GeoSUN specialise in solar resource assessments for the solar energy industry. GeoSUN has an opportunity for a technician to join the team.

Job Description:

Installation and commissioning of weather stations and follow-up maintenance visits. The candidate will work with solar and other meteorological instruments, data logging equipment, software and communication systems. Many of the sites are in remote locations as well as other African countries
Pre-installation equipment checks (office based)
Installation and commissioning of weather stations at utility scale solar plants
Unscheduled site visits to perform troubleshooting and maintenance
Salary range R 10 000 - R 20 000 per month (CTC)

Minimum requirements:

At least 2 years work experience
Good English proficiency
Valid Driver's License
South African Citizen
Own transportation
Good health

The following will be beneficial but not a requirement:

Previous experience with data loggers or meteorological equipment
National Certificate/National Diploma (N3/N6), National Diploma in Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering (a BTech Degree is not required) or any other relevant qualification

Applications without the following information will be rejected:

Filled in Applicant Summary (see website)
Detailed CV and photo
Academic records
At least two references (with main and alternative contact numbers and email address) - more than two references are preferred
Details on work experience (including holiday or casual work)
Salary expectation

Who should not apply?

Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements
Candidates that are seeking a management or office base position
Candidates that cannot work independently and without supervision

Who should apply for this position?

Young technicians that are looking for a career change and join a small and energetic company that provides services in the fast expanding field of solar energy
Candidates that enjoy travelling and working in remote locations and who can work independently. This position requires the candidate to be in the field at least 1-2 weeks per month
People with an eagerness to learn and who are self-motivated