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Lead Installer (Solar)
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-07Close dateNot specifiedExperience4 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryKSh 45,000 - 60,000
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Kaziweza Limited is hiring a Lead Installer (Solar) in Nairobi to lead on-site installation of solar PV systems, supervise a team of installers, and ensure projects are delivered safely and on schedule. The role requires a diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field, at least 4 years of solar installation experience, and a valid EPRA T2 license. Salary is KSh 45,000–60,000.
- Lead and supervise a team of solar installers and technicians on-site
- Oversee full solar PV installation from mounting structures to commissioning
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field required
- Minimum 4 years solar installation experience with 1–2 years in a lead role
- Valid EPRA T2 license required; EPRA T3 is an added advantage
- Salary range KSh 45,000–60,000
- Extensive travel to project sites across Kenya required
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- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Lead Installer(Solar)
Kaziweza Limited
Engineering & Technology
2 days ago
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Nairobi
Full Time
Energy & Utilities
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45,000 - 60,000
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Job summary
As Lead Installer, you will oversee and directly participate in the on-site installation of solar PV systems — from mounting structures and panel arrays through to electrical wiring, inverter/battery connections, and commissioning. You will lead a team of installers and technicians, ensuring every project is delivered safely&on; schedule.
Min Qualification:
Diploma
Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 4 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- installing solar PV
- systems, including at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- • Strong practical knowledge of PV system components —
- panels, mounting structures, inverters, batteries/BESS, combiner boxes, and
- balance-of-system wiring.
- • Solid understanding of electrical installation practices,
- earthing/grounding, and relevant codes and standards (NEC, IEE, IEC) as well as
- Kenyan building and electrical codes.
- • Valid EPRA T2 License (required); EPRA T3 License an added
- advantage.
- • Working knowledge of health & safety practices for
- electrical and rooftop/working-at-height installation work; OSHA/NEBOSH or equivalent HSE certification an advantage.
- • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings,
- single-line diagrams, and installation schedules.
- • Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving
- skills, with the ability to keep installation crews organized and motivated on
- site.
- • Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise
- professionally with clients, engineers, and project managers.
- • Willingness and ability to travel extensively to project
- sites across the country, including remote locations.
- • Valid driving license is an added advantage.
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Requirements
- Key
- ahead of mobilization.
- • Ensure all installations comply with EPRA regulations,
- national electrical codes, manufacturer
- specifications, and the clients safety standards.
- • Carry out system testing, commissioning, and
- fault-finding, including string testing, earthing/grounding checks, and inverter configuration.
- • Maintain accurate installation records, checklists, and
- handover documentation for each project, and report progress to the Project
- Manager and Design Engineer.
- • Manage on-site tools, equipment, and materials, ensuring
- proper handling, storage, and reconciliation against project bills of materials.
- • Enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and
- environmental (HSE) procedures on site, including
- working-at-height and electrical safety protocols.
- • Coach, mentor, and train junior installers and technicians
- to build team capability and consistency in
- workmanship.
- • Liaise with clients on-site to address
- installation-related queries and ensure a professional customer
- experience.
- • Support post-installation troubleshooting, warranty
- callbacks, and maintenance visits as required.
- • Any other related duties as may be required from time to
- time.
- Qualifications
- • Diploma or certificate in Electrical Engineering,
- Electrical Installation, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field.
- • Minimum of 4 years hands-on
Responsibilities
- • Lead and supervise a team of solar installers and
- technicians on-site, assigning tasks and ensuring
- efficient, safe execution of installation work.
- • Interpret system design drawings, single-line diagrams,
- and site layouts prepared by the design
- engineering team, and translate them into accurate on-site
- installation.
- • Install and oversee installation of mounting structures,
- solar panel arrays, inverters, batteries/BESS units,combiner boxes, and associated electrical wiring in line
- with approved designs.
- • Conduct pre-installation site checks to confirm structural
- readiness, roof/ground conditions, and access
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