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Aircon Installer (Residential)

How2Apply Talent Network

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Trades & Services Code 08

R20 250 – R25 000/month

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Job Description

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the air-conditioning maintenance company in Umhlanga. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is an air-conditioning maintenance company on the Umhlanga side of KwaZulu-Natal. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What you'll actually do

Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
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

Must-haves

SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems

Helpful, not essential

Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
Building management system alarm handling

What you get

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): refrigeration trade or occupational certificate, SAQCC Gas card plus a clear copy of your ID.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Umhlanga.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.
Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.