Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)
- Reference Number: FSNC 2026/07/08
- Employer: Department of Correctional Services
- Employment Type: Permanent (Appointment under the Public Service Act)
- Location (Centre): Mangaung (Free State and Northern Cape Region)
- Salary: R253,341 – R424,371 per annum
- Salary grade and notch will be determined according to the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) requirements and the successful candidate’s years of relevant experience.
Job Purpose
The Artisan Production (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems within correctional facilities. The role also includes training offenders in the trade, carrying out maintenance work according to client requests, ensuring quality workmanship, preparing cost estimates and quotations, performing workshop administration, and managing resources.
Key Responsibilities
1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Maintenance
- Install, service, and repair air conditioning systems.
- Install, service, and repair refrigeration equipment.
- Diagnose faults in cooling and refrigeration systems.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
- Respond to maintenance requests.
2. Production and Maintenance Services
- Execute work according to approved requisitions and client orders.
- Complete maintenance tasks within required timeframes.
- Ensure work complies with technical specifications and departmental standards.
- Maintain facility air conditioning and refrigeration infrastructure.
3. Quality Control
- Inspect completed work.
- Apply quality control measures to maintenance and repair activities.
- Ensure work meets prescribed technical and safety standards.
- Rectify identified defects where necessary.
4. Costing and Quotations
- Prepare cost estimates for products and services.
- Compile quotations for supplies and maintenance work.
- Assist with material and labour costing.
- Promote cost-effective use of departmental resources.
5. Workshop Administration
- Perform basic workshop administrative duties.
- Maintain maintenance and service records.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Record completed work and resource usage.
- Ensure accurate documentation of workshop activities.
6. Training and Skills Development
- Train offenders in air conditioning and refrigeration trade skills.
- Provide practical instruction and mentorship.
- Monitor learner progress.
- Promote workplace skills development.
7. Resource Management
- Manage workshop tools and specialised equipment.
- Monitor stock and materials.
- Ensure efficient utilisation of resources.
- Maintain equipment in good working condition.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
- A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:
- Air conditioning systems.
- Refrigeration systems.
- HVAC maintenance and repair.
- Occupational health and safety legislation.
- Legal compliance requirements.
- Technical report writing.
- Workshop production processes.
- Computer-aided technical applications.
- Maintenance planning and procedures.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate should possess:
- Technical analysis skills.
- HVAC troubleshooting skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Analytical thinking.
- Decision-making skills.
- Technical report writing skills.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Communication skills.
- Teamwork.
- Customer service orientation.
- Creativity.
- Self-management.
- Responsiveness.
- Knowledge of production and maintenance processes.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Professional.
- Reliable.
- Detail-oriented.
- Safety-conscious.
- Organised.
- Responsible.
- Quality-focused.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Working Environment
The successful candidate will work within correctional facilities in the Free State and Northern Cape Region, where responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Responding to maintenance requests.
- Training offenders in technical trade skills.
- Managing workshop operations and resources.
- Working in accordance with strict health, safety, and security requirements.
Enquiries
For further information, applicants may contact:
- Ms Mokuni N.J.
- Ms Molutsoane N.
- Ms Radebe T.
- Ms Ramncwana B.
Telephone: 082 306 9027