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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Air-con Technician in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Air-Con Technician

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for Air-Con Technician in the Facilities Management and Security Services Portfolio. The incumbent will perform installation and maintenance of air-conditioning, heating and refrigeration in specific areas of the CSIR. This position is based in Pretoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance tasks on air-conditioning and refrigeration.
• Monitor and test system performance using special equipment, such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware.
• Carry out emergency repairs as may be required.
• Maintain tools used in heating, ventilating and air -conditioning maintenance (HVAC).
• Perform minor repairs.
• Carry out root cause analysis on critical and recurrent breakdowns and implement corrective action on air-con and refrigeration plant.
• Conduct fault finding and perform corrective maintenance on all plant in designated areas.
• Perform maintenance tasks on large chiller plants and cold rooms.
• Verification of the design and sizing of an air-con unit.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A National (N3) Certificate with at least three years of experience in air-conditioning, electrical and refrigeration.
• Air-conditioning Trade Test Certificate.
• A Code B or EB drivers license.
• Problem solving ability.
• Good communication skills.
• High degree of customer focus and care.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines.
  
  

Closing date: 26 July 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, pleaseemail us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za.Please do-not send applications to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act of 1998. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicants educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidateis not identified.

• Seniority level
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  Full-time

• Job function
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
  Research

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