Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

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

You'll report in Mahikeng. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used

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

• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you

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