Aircon Installer (Residential)

The air-conditioning maintenance company in Stellenbosch needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is an air-conditioning maintenance company on the Stellenbosch side of Western Cape. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services

• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants

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

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