Technical Lead Green Solar Academy - Cape Town, South Africa - Life Choices

Description

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 in-house 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 technical-related matters and enquiries
Assist with reviewing, editing and improving content for the solar courses
Provide general support to the Solar Academy Manager

Requirements:

1-3 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 multi-task 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.
EE candidates are highly preferable.
Further correspondence will only be entered into with those under consideration for the role. For more information about our work, please visit our website.