We are on the lookout for an Aircon Technician to join our industry-leading team, where your technical expertise directly impacts production success. In this role, you will provide a specialist service to the customer on the repair, modification, overhaul, and problem-solving of a wide variety of general and specialized air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
As an Aircon Technician, you will be responsible for:
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Drive Safety Standards: Ensure a safe working environment through the active development of safety and housekeeping strategies.
- Maintain Compliance: Guarantee the department complies in all respects with relevant statutory requirements (OHS Act, Legal Appointments, IRCA) by implementing control measures and swiftly rectifying non-conformances.
Plant & Machine Availability
- Specialist Maintenance: Identify, report, and action irregularities regarding air-conditioning and refrigeration maintenance and installation.
- Collaborative Problem Solving: Participate as a core member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) carrying out technical investigations to close out equipment failures.
- Inspections & Fault Finding: Perform detailed inspections, report defects/failures to the Foreman, and execute troubleshooting on plant equipment causing production stoppages or reduced throughput capacity.
- Execution & Best Practice: Complete maintenance tasks in line with work instructions, manufacturer manuals, and industry best practices.
- Systems Utilization: Utilize company maintenance systems (SAP, PS, PM, CO, RCA & Activity Manager) to execute the overall maintenance strategy and realize operational objectives.
- Standby Support: Carry out standby duties to ensure continuous plant support.
What are we looking for?
- Grade 12 (with Mathematics & Physical Science) or N3 Engineering qualification.
- Recognized Industrial Air Conditioning Trade Certificate (Manpower or SETA accredited).
- Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a heavy industry environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid Gas License is highly advantageous.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
- Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
- Opportunities to travel.
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits
Apply here https://www.sappi.com/en-za/life-sappi/job-listings/aircon-technician-52847
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
