Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

The hospital building services team in Pretoria East needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Pretoria East (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• 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

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

• 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.