Mechanical Technician: Durban - South African Reserve Bank

The main purpose of this position is to manage the maintenance of the mechanical subsystems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) installations at the Durban Cash Centre of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Engage in planning and perform tasks independently in accordance with set standards and engineering principles.
• Perform specialist diagnoses for sub- and integrated systems by applying set or modified techniques within a defined context.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance in the sub- and integrated systems or equipment and report on possible component failure to enhance system capability.
• Select, apply and review best-testing procedures and tools for all maintenance and project work.
• Interpret work instructions and basic drawings pertaining to construction, HVAC, alterations/modifications, enhancement maintenance and specialist projects.
• Apply national and international standards to comply with health and safety requirements.
• Manage the quality assurance process on work done by internal resources and external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and report to the team leader on the work done.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on the non-conformance in work and techniques used by artisans or contractors.
• Engage positively with stakeholders and clients, including handling clients’ complaints and compliments.
• Address any gaps in own performance of tasks and activities against the required standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• completed a national trade test in air-conditioning and/or refrigeration systems (essential).
• an N6 or NQF 6 technical certificate or an equivalent qualification;
• three to five years of experience in a technical trade environment; and
• a valid driver’s licence.

Additional requirements include:

• being conversant in the dynamics of a commercial office environment;
• working experience of maintaining a centralised chiller system;
• knowledge of:
• general building maintenance procedures;
• the reading of floor plans, HVAC and civil drawings;
• the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations; and
• risk management related to occupational health and safety;
• problem-solving skills;
• computer literacy (i.e. the Microsoft Office suite); 
• good verbal and written communication skills; and
• being on standby to attend to any related faults after hours, on weekends and public holidays.