Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

The residential aircon installer in Bellville needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll be based at a residential aircon installer in Bellville. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes

• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat

• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• Building management system alarm handling
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores

• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack
• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you

• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.
• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.