1 X HVAC Lead Technician Required

Fordham Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fordham Air is seeking a motivated Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician to join our Cape Town team. You will install, commission, and service a range of air conditioning and refrigeration systems for commercial and residential clients, including Daikin VRV and Samsung DVM units.

You should have strong diagnostic and electrical skills, be fluent in English, and hold a valid FGAS certificate and SA work eligibility with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• FGAS certification required.
• Valid South African ID or work permit required.
• Driver’s license required and ability to navigate Cape Town traffic.

Responsabilités

• Install and commission air conditioning and refrigeration units per manufacturer specs and safety codes.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on commercial and residential systems.
• Diagnose and fault-find complex mechanical and electrical failures to minimize downtime.
• Work on specialised Daikin VRV and Samsung DVM systems.
• Service various split systems (Mid Wall, Cassette, Ducted, Under Ceiling, Window Wall, Console).
• Service refrigeration equipment including cold rooms, freezer rooms, under bench units, and upright coolers.

Connaissances

Electrical knowledge

Diagnostics skills

Blueprint reading

Wiring schematics

English proficiency

Formation

FGAS certification

South African ID or work permit

Driver's license

Description du poste

Job Description: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician

Company Overview

Fordham Air is a highly active, rapidly growing, family-run HVAC-R business operating within the Cape Town region. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and installations to a diverse client base. We are looking for a motivated, like-minded professional with drive and initiative to join our tight-knit team and grow alongside us.

Position Summary

• Job Title: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician
• Location: Cape Town and surrounding areas
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Reporting To: Service Manager / Operations Director

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Performance & Fieldwork

• Installation & Commissioning: Install various air conditioning and refrigeration units according to manufacturer specifications and regulatory safety codes.
• Servicing & Maintenance: Carry out routine preventative maintenance on commercial and residential systems to optimize performance and longevity.
• Diagnostics & Fault-Finding: Rapidly troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical failures to minimize client downtime.
• Specialised Systems: Execute precise installation and fault-finding procedures on Daikin VRV and Samsung DVM systems.
• Air Conditioning: Split systems including Mid Wall, Cassette, Ducted, Under Ceiling, Window Wall, and Console units.
• Refrigeration: Commercial equipment including Cold Rooms, Freezer Rooms, Under Bench units, and Upright Coolers.

3. Administration & Client Relations

• Reporting: Document accurate, legible, and clear service sheets and job reports upon completion of every site visit.
• Customer Care: Interface professionally with clients on all levels, explaining technical issues clearly and representing the company with integrity.
• Teamwork: Coordinate seamlessly with internal office staff, helpers, and management to maintain high workflow efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Legal Compliance

• Certification: Must hold a valid, current FGAS card / certificate.
• Identification: Must possess a valid South African ID or a valid South African work permit.
• Licensing: Must hold a valid, clean Driver’s License and be confident navigating Cape Town traffic.

Skills & Knowledge

• Robust, practical electrical knowledge applicable to HVAC-R systems.
• Strong diagnostic, structural blueprint reading, and wiring schematic skills.
• Proficient verbal and written command of the English language.
• High Integrity: Honest, exceptionally reliable, and background-clear (No Criminal Convictions).
• Work Ethic: Sober habits, proactive mindset, and a high level of personal initiative.
• Culture Fit: A positive team-player mentality that aligns with dedicated family-run business environment.