HVAC and Refrigeration Technician

Provex Psychometric and HR Services; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Provex is seeking an HVAC and Refrigeration Technician for commercial and industrial sites in Gauteng. The role covers installation, maintenance, repairs and technical support for air-conditioning, heating and climate-control systems.

The technician reports to the Technical Manager, works unsupervised on site, and signs off their own gas work. It is a permanent, full-time appointment with a three-month probation period.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification – Completed trade test as a Refrigeration Mechanic (Commercial) or equivalent QCTO / NAMB recognised trade certificate.
• Three years or more post-qualification on commercial or industrial HVAC and refrigeration plant.
• Brazing, pipework, pressure testing, evacuation and charging, fault-finding on single-/three-phase systems; reading drawings.
• Valid Code B driver's license; own transport to and from work.
• Grade 12 or an N2–N4 refrigeration, electrical or mechanical qualification.
• Fit for a medical certificate including work at height; fluent in English; SA citizen or valid work permit; clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Install split, multi-split, VRF/VRV, ducted and cassette systems, heat pumps, cold rooms and refrigeration plant — pipework, insulation, drainage, ducting, pressure testing, evacuation, charging and commissioning.
• Carry out contracted preventative maintenance and once-off services, reporting defects with a recommendation and a rough cost.
• Attend breakdown callouts, diagnose electrical, mechanical and refrigeration faults, and repair or quote accurately. Work an after-hours standby rotation with the technical team.
• Work to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Construction Regulations and SANS 10147, comply with each client's site safety and permit requirements, and account correctly for refrigerant and gas certification.
• Run every job through EMS, job status, electronic job card, safety checklist, photographs, materials and hours, and the client's signature on completion. A job that is not closed out correctly cannot be invoiced.
• Care for the company vehicle, tools and instruments, manage van stock honestly, leave every site clean, and deal with clients courteously and straight.

Skills

Trade qualification

Experience 3+ yrs

Technical knowledge

English fluency

Valid driver's license

Education

Grade 12 / N2-N4

Job description

Our client, a specialized HVAC company, is looking for a qualified HVAC and Refrigeration Technician. The company provides installation, maintenance, repairs and technical support for air-conditioning, heating, heat-pump and climate-control systems, serving residential, commercial and industrial clients.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The HVAC and refrigeration technician will carry the hands-on delivery of installation, planned maintenance and breakdown work on commercial and industrial sites across Gauteng, with residential work as it arises. The successful candidate reports to the Technical Manager, works unsupervised on site, represents the Company in front of clients and consultants, and signs off their own gas work. It is a permanent, full-time appointment with a three-month probation period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install split, multi-split, VRF/VRV, ducted and cassette systems, heat pumps, cold rooms and refrigeration plant — pipework, insulation, drainage, ducting, pressure testing, evacuation, charging and commissioning.
• Carry out contracted preventative maintenance and once-off services, reporting defects with a recommendation and a rough cost.
• Attend breakdown callouts, diagnose electrical, mechanical and refrigeration faults, and repair or quote accurately. Work an after-hours standby rotation with the technical team.
• Work to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Construction Regulations and SANS 10147, comply with each client's site safety and permit requirements, and account correctly for refrigerant and gas certification.
• Run every job through EMS, job status, electronic job card, safety checklist, photographs, materials and hours, and the client's signature on completion. A job that is not closed out correctly cannot be invoiced.
• Care for the company vehicle, tools and instruments, manage van stock honestly, leave every site clean, and deal with clients courteously and straight.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Trade qualification – Completed trade test as a Refrigeration Mechanic (Commercial) or equivalent QCTO / NAMB recognised trade certificate
• Experience – Three years or more post-qualification on commercial or industrial HVAC and refrigeration plant
• Technical knowledge – Brazing and pipework, pressure testing, evacuation and charging, single- and three-phase fault-finding, control wiring, and reading layout and schematic drawings
• Driver's license – Valid, unendorsed Code B or higher. Drives a company vehicle on duty; own transport to and from work
• Education – Grade 12 or an N2–N4 refrigeration, electrical or mechanical qualification
• Other – Fit for a medical certificate including work at height; competent on a smartphone or tablet for job cards; fluent in English; SA citizen or valid work permit; clear criminal record

ADVANTAGEOUS

• VRF/VRV commissioning on a major brand (Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Samsung, LG or Midea)
• Chillers, air handling units or kitchen extraction
• A wireman's licence or electrical qualification
• Working at height, first aid or site safety training already in place
• Afrikaans in addition to English