Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

You'll install, service and repair refrigeration and aircon systems across Johannesburg CBD. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is Johannesburg CBD-based, with most of your time spent at a cold chain logistics company. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost

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

• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Building management system alarm handling

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

• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.
• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.