Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units)

The residential aircon installer in Tzaneen needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is a residential aircon installer on the Tzaneen side of Limpopo. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• 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

• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• 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
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges

• 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.