Artisan: Refrigeration

Artisan: Refrigeration (Hay Level 11/B4) (Internal & External) (North West)
Reference Number: ARTISASSIST55B
Date: 2025/03/02

Job Profile:
Technical experts perform maintenance, ensuring that Necsa’s plants, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained and repairs are done according to fabricator’s specifications.

Key Performance Areas:

• Obtain quotations and procure parts needed to repair breakdowns and perform scheduled maintenance as received from Section Heads.
• Communicate with clients to keep them informed.
• Perform maintenance and installation tasks to prevent unnecessary breakdowns in buildings, facilities, and plants.
• Read and understand technical drawings/sketches.
• Maintain and repair all air conditioning units, including central systems and associated equipment.
• Maintain and repair chiller plants, ventilation fans, cold and freezer rooms, and domestic refrigeration equipment.
• Provide inputs to the design of basic refrigeration systems in plants.
• Work on HVAC plant equipment (refrigeration compressors, pumps, pressurised vessels, cooling towers, etc.).
• Handle laboratory equipment (e.g., fume cabinets, airflow measurements, air balancing).
• Complete job cards as per tasks assigned and provide feedback on the status of the job.
• Plan and prioritise jobs based on urgency or critical facilities.
• Delegate minor tasks to assistants.
• Ensure jobs are signed off by clients and supervisors.
• Conduct inspections or fault-finding assessments on assigned tasks and repair accordingly.
• Draw spares from stores and attend to faults.
• Seek advice for faults beyond scope of work.
• Assist in the preparation of quotations for clients.
• Check work of junior staff for correctness and safety.
• Perform standby duties after hours when required and be prepared for overtime.
• Comply with SHEQ standards and ensure safety in all tasks.
• Handle environmental safety disposal of materials according to approved waste management policies.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Manage turnaround time for jobs and customer job card ratings.
• Monitor expenditure against the budget.
• Obtain quotations for spare parts and generate purchase/store requisitions.
• Submit completed job cards to planning office for capturing and recoveries.

Job Requirements:

• Key Knowledge & Skills

  • Fault-finding abilities and knowledge of machine failures and reconditioning.
  • Specialized knowledge of maintaining and repairing a variety of machines, compressors, generators, pressure vessels, and ventilation fans.
  • Familiarity with workshop tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge of safety rules in workshops.

• Competencies

  • Strong personal drive, time, and self-management skills.
  • Good communication skills with clients, suppliers, and team members.
  • Excellence and quality orientation.
  • Strong mechanical/physical reasoning and adherence to equipment specifications.
  • Customer care skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education

  • Matric certificate.
  • Qualified Artisan in electrical/mechanical (with a Trade Test).
  • Valid Authorised Gas Practitioner Certificate/Permit is an advantage.

• Experience

  • 3 years’ experience in refrigeration and ventilation in a maintenance environment.
  • Understanding of ventilation systems.
  • Knowledge and use of HVAC tools, equipment, and refrigeration gases.
  • Understanding of maintenance principles.
  • Familiarity with Necsa site, buildings, machinery, and safety equipment.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (advantageous).

Closing Date: 7 March 2025

Contact Information:
Ms. Ofhani Tshila
Tel: 012 305 3804

Please apply online: Necsa Current Opportunities before the closing date.

Important:
Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore, priority will be given to African Females, African Males, and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.

General:
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Work Level: Skilled
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: No
Location: North West

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