Controls Service Apprentice Technician

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai is seeking a service‑oriented technician to support our controls service team with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for building automation and HVAC control systems across customer facilities in the Durban region.

You will assist with electrical panel building, wiring switchgear and Metasys PLC controls, and contribute to panel testing, commissioning, fault finding, and on-site repairs while ensuring safety and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• Interest in HVAC controls, building automation, and field service work
• Ability to learn quickly, follow technical instructions, and work safely
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel in the Durban region
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset
• Exposure to HVAC, controls, or electrical systems is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Assist with electrical panel building, wiring switchgear and Metasys PLC controls in HVAC distribution boards.
• Contribute to panel testing, commissioning, fault finding, and on-site repairs across customer facilities

Skills

HVAC controls

Building automation

Field service

Troubleshooting

Education

Matric certificate

Job description

What You Will Do

You will support our Controls Service Team with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for building automation and HVAC control systems. You will assist with electrical panel building, installing and wiring switchgear and Metasys PLC controls in HVAC distribution boards, and contribute to panel testing, commissioning, fault finding, and on‑site repairs across customer facilities.

How You Will Do It

• Work alongside senior technicians during service visits and inspections


• Support troubleshooting of BMS, HVAC controls, sensors, and field devices


• Assist with installation, wiring, configuration, and testing of control components


• Contribute to electrical panel assembly, testing, and commissioning


• Perform electrical fault finding and repairs at customer sites


• Document service activities according to company standards


• Follow safety procedures and compliance guidelines


• Engage with customers professionally and clearly

What We Look For

• Matric certificate


• Interest in HVAC controls, building automation, and field service work


• Ability to learn quickly, follow technical instructions, and work safely


• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel in the Durban region


• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset


• Exposure to HVAC, controls, or electrical systems is an advantage

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