Operations and Maintanence Manager

Sandton
Salary: R50 000.00 - R70 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Management
Reference: JHB007512/TT-JH

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Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Our client in office supplies based in JHB North is looking for a Solar Operations & Maintanence (O&M) Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the reliable performance, uptime, and efficiency of all installed solar PV, Generator and cube systems under the company’s management. The role includes monitoring system performance through digital platforms, planning and coordinating maintenance activities, and responding to faults or alarms in a timely manner. The O&M Manager will also oversee reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement of system operationsSalary: R50 000 - R70 000 CTC Per Month - based on experience

Key Responsibilities:
System Monitoring & Performance Management:

Monitor system performance daily through monitoring platforms (e.g., Sungrow, Victron, Atess, Solis, Sunsynk, DSE webnet.)
Identify underperformance, faults, or alarms and initiate corrective actions
Analyse system data to detect trends, inefficiencies, and potential risks
Maintain accurate logs of system performance and interventions.

Operations & Maintenance Coordination:

Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance
Ensure timely resolution of technical issues to maximize system uptime
Coordinate with field technicians, subcontractors, and suppliers for spare parts and repairs and manage RMA process and tracking thereof
Implement best practices for system safety, reliability, and efficiency

Reporting & Documentation:

Generate regular performance reports for management and clients under SLA
Document all incidents, faults, and corrective actions via energy faults
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as uptime, yield, and response times.

Compliance & Safety:

Ensure compliance with manufacturer warranties, O&M contracts, and industry standards.
Enforce health and safety protocols during maintenance and repair work
Stay updated on regulatory changes and technical standards.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:

Serve as the point of contact for clients regarding O&M issues
Provide technical insights and recommendations for system optimization
Support the sales team with technical input on O&M offerings.

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy, or equivalent (preferred)
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in solar PV operations, maintenance, or technical management
Strong understanding of solar PV systems, inverters, batteries, generators and monitoring
software
Proficiency in analysing data and interpreting performance metrics
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to sites

Key Competencies:

Technical expertise in solar PV/ Generator systems
Strong organizational and planning ability
Proactive in fault detection and problem resolution
Customer-focused with strong communication skills
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Consultant: Tshwaragano Tlhabanelo - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

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About Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Danté Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, established in 1996, is a national leading recruitment-consulting firm. We offer specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process, for companies based in South Africa and abroad. We service different Business diversities like Mining, Engineering, Technical, Information Technology and Finance.

Our exclusive database of candidates, for all various business verticals, is valuable tool to start the recruitment process. We take up the challenge in finding the right candidate through our extensive network of resources and understanding of the hiring trends.
Our expertise lies in identifying and selecting candidates at all positions, especially middle and senior management. We take pride in our ability to provide all your human resource requirements.