Junior Team Lead

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

Junior Team Lead

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
The Junior Team Leader is responsible for assisting with the successful execution of solar PV installation projects on site.

POSITION INFO:

Role: Junior Team Leader
Industry: Commercial & Industrial Solar PV
Reports To: Project Manager / Senior Team Leader / Operations Manager

Salary: R20 000 - R25 000 basic per month

The Junior Team Leader is responsible for assisting with the successful execution of
solar PV installation projects on site. The role involves leading an installation team,
ensuring that work is completed safely, correctly, efficiently and according to the
approved design, scope of work and company standards. The Junior Team Leader acts
as the link between the installation team and the Project Manager, ensuring that
instructions are understood, progress is monitored and any site issues are
communicated promptly. The position is intended to develop the employee into a
competent Solar Team Leader / Site Supervisor.

Key Skills & Competencies
• Basic solar PV knowledge.
• Practical installation experience.
• Basic electrical understanding.
• Leadership ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to read basic drawings.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good organisational skills.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Good time management.
• Teamwork.
• Professional customer interaction

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the installation team on site.
• Allocate daily tasks to team members.
• Ensure the team understands the day''s objectives and installation requirements.
• Monitor progress against the project programme.
• Ensure installations are completed according to approved drawings and
specifications.
• Check workmanship throughout the installation.
• Identify installation problems before they become major issues.
• Report delays, technical problems or additional work requirements to the Project
Manager.
• Maintain good communication between the installation team and management.
Assist with coordinating subcontractors and other site personnel where
required.

The Junior Team Leader is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the installation team
under their supervision performs its work safely, efficiently, professionally and to the
required quality standard, while keeping the Project Manager informed of progress,
problems and requirements.

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