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 driver’s license.
Problem solving ability.
Good communication skills.
High degree of customer focus and care.
Ability to meet demanding deadlines.


Closing date: 26 July 2025