Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

You'll install, service and repair refrigeration and aircon systems across Roodepoort. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Roodepoort, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• 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
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services

• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate

• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• Building management system alarm handling

• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• 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.
• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.