Aircon Installer (Residential) – Immediate Start

The supermarket refrigeration contractor in Somerset West needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Home base is a supermarket refrigeration contractor on the Somerset West side of Western Cape. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

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

• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate

• Building management system alarm handling
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

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

• 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.