Talentix Africa
Engineering & operations

hire solar technicians in africa

You hire a solar technician to install, commission and maintain solar systems for homes, businesses or off-grid sites. A good technician delivers clean, safe installations that produce what was promised, which means fewer call-backs and happier clients.

A few questions, one at a time, then pick a time for a free 30-minute strategy call with our team.

Abroad? See how we hire for the diaspora

What to check when screening

  • Check their electrical training and any solar-specific course they completed.
  • Ask for photos of installations they did, with the system size.
  • Confirm they can wire inverters and batteries and test with a multimeter.
  • Make sure they are trained to work safely at height.

Questions to ask in interview

  • How do you size a system for a small shop with a fridge and lights?
  • A client says their batteries drain overnight. How do you find the cause?
  • What do you check before leaving a site after installation?

Skills to look for

  • PV system installation
  • Inverter and battery wiring
  • System sizing
  • Electrical testing with a multimeter
  • Working at height safety
  • Preventive maintenance

Other job titles

  • Solar PV installer
  • PV technician
  • Solar energy technician

hire solar technicians by country.

We recruit solar technicians in all 54 African countries and the diaspora: tell us where the person will work when you book.

All countries

how it works.

  1. 1

    You answer a few questions

    Which roles, where, how many people and by when. Two minutes, then you book a free 30-minute strategy call with our team.

  2. 2

    We match you with the right talent

    We search our pool of pre-screened candidates, check skills and references, and interview the best profiles for you.

  3. 3

    In 48 hours, ready to start

    Within 48 hours of the call you get a shortlist of available people. You meet them, you choose, they start.

questions.

How does Talentix recruit for you?

You answer a few questions about the roles you need, then book a 30-minute strategy call with our team. We find and screen the right people, and present them to you within 48 hours, ready to start.

Can you hire solar technicians for remote roles?

Yes. Talentix recruits for on-site, remote and diaspora roles. Tell us where the person will work when you book your call.

How many solar technicians can you hire for us?

From one person to more than 20. Tell us the headcount when you book and we plan the search around it.

Where do your candidates come from?

They are African talents who apply to Talentix, across the continent and in the diaspora, in every sector. Our team interviews every candidate and checks their skills and references before presenting them to you.

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