Junior HVAC Technician: Training, Growth & Benefits

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reviews

Retirement fund

Medical aid

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician in Polokwane, Limpopo. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and exposure to installation, maintenance, and repair of AC and refrigeration systems.

You will learn from experienced technicians, develop essential HVAC-R skills, and gain industry-recognized qualifications while supporting a growing client base in the Polokwane area.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn refrigeration and air conditioning

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with installation of air conditioning and refrigeration units.
• Perform routine maintenance on AC and refrigeration systems, including cleaning filters and checking refrigerant levels.
• Conduct basic diagnostics and troubleshooting under supervision.
• Learn to repair and service split systems, commercial refrigeration units, and ventilation systems.
• Ensure all work follows safety standards and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate service reports and logs of completed tasks.
• Assist with inventory management of parts and supplies.
• Provide polite and professional customer service when interacting with clients.
• Help maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
• Respond to service calls in and around Polokwane, Limpopo as directed by the service manager.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development in HVAC-R.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Electrical principles

Mechanical principles

Reading diagrams and manuals

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Driver's license

Willingness for training

Reliability and work ethic

Education

NTC3 or Refrigeration/Mech Eng apprenticeship

Tools

N/A

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician in Polokwane, Limpopo. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and exposure to installation, maintenance, and repair of AC and refrigeration systems.

You will learn from experienced technicians, develop essential HVAC-R skills, and gain industry-recognized qualifications while supporting a growing client base in the Polokwane area.