SUMMARY:
Specialist Asset Technician
POSITION INFO:
Note: This is for our partner company Matriarch
Take technical ownership of a solar PV plant in Richards Bay. You’ll combine the analytical and reporting work of an asset manager with hands-on operations and maintenance, acting as the asset owner’s primary representative on site.
About Matriarch
Matriarch optimises energy and property assets with advanced IoT technology, ensuring efficiency, sustainability and measurable returns. We deliver industry-leading solar O&M and customised utilities management solutions, always keeping the client front of mind. By driving innovation, Matriarch empowers both clients and employees for long-term success in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Your role
You’ll be responsible for the performance monitoring, reporting and technical oversight of the plant. We’re looking for someone mature, self-managed and technically competent.
Monitoring and reporting
- Monitor daily plant performance using proprietary and third-party platforms.
- Identify underperformance and faults, then initiate and coordinate corrective actions.
- Prepare and submit monthly asset performance reports, including loss attributions.
- Track and report on KPIs, availability and production metrics.
- Conduct energy yield assessments and performance ratio analysis.
Operations and maintenance
- Perform routine electrical inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve onsite electrical issues and faults.
- Ensure all onsite work complies with health, safety and regulatory requirements.
- Manage service contractors and make sure work is completed to the required standard.
- Maintain detailed service and maintenance records.
Stakeholders and support
- Act as the primary on-site representative for the asset owner.
- Liaise with utilities, contractors and stakeholders as needed.
- Support the asset management team with data-driven insights and field verification.
What you'll bring
The essentials
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- At least 5 years’ experience in solar asset management or O&M, preferably in a commercial and industrial (C&I) context.
- Valid Wireman’s Licence, electrical trade certificate and Health and Safety certificates.
- Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems, components and monitoring tools.
- Experience with PPA-based billing models and performance reporting.
- Familiarity with South African electrical standards, such as SANS 10142-1.
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
- SCADA and monitoring · Proficient with SCADA systems, monitoring tools and Microsoft Excel.
- Fault-finding · Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Self-management · Able to manage and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision.
- Communication · Works independently and communicates effectively with remote teams.
Skills and competencies
Why join us
You’ll be the person on the ground for a the plant, with the backing of an asset management team and the wider group (Fedgroup). Your field checks and analysis will directly shape how the plant performs and what the asset owner sees in their reports. If you enjoy owning a site and making it run better, we’d like to meet you.
