Artisan: Refrigerant
The South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC · Gauteng
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- To ensure the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and cooling systems supporting SABC's 24/7 operations, including server rooms, TV studios, and radio studios, which require continuous environmental control.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned and preventative maintenance on all refrigeration and HVAC systems.
- Diagnose and repair faults on chillers, AHUs, split units, and cooling systems.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.
- Monitor and maintain optimal cooling conditions for critical environments server rooms, TV and radio studios.
- Respond to breakdowns and emergencies in a 24/7 operational environment.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
- Maintenance and servicing of water-cooled and air-cooled chillers up to 2.5 MW capacity.
- Servicing and maintenance of Air Handling Units AHUs.
- Exposure to HVAC control systems preferably Johnson Controls.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- National Technical Certificate N3 or equivalent qualification NQF Level 4.
- Qualified Refrigeration Artisan / Refrigeration Trade Test Certificate.
- Safe Handling of Refrigerants Competency Certificate.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Technical Experience Required
- Maintenance and servicing of water-cooled and air-cooled chillers up to 2.5 MW capacity.
- Experience working with Variable Speed Drives VSDs.
- Servicing and maintenance of Air Handling Units AHUs.
- Experience with split unit systems.
- Experience with cold/cooled rooms.
- Exposure to HVAC control systems preferably Johnson Controls.
- Experience with Variable Speed Drives VSDs.
- Experience with split unit systems.
- Experience with cold/cooled rooms.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work standby and after-hours as required.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Understanding of the critical nature of continuous cooling in broadcasting environments.
- Basic understanding of electrical troubleshooting.
Deadline:12th August,2026