Artisan: Mechanical Limpopo at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

• To ensure that all equipment related to air-conditioning in the building and the maintenance thereof is kept up to the required standard, and according to health and safety regulations, in order to prevent cutting of services in broadcasting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out routine maintenance for the Refrigeration equipment as per schedule to equipment is kept in working order
• Do housekeeping and ensure log books are kept up-to-date
• Do installations, minor repairs and modifications to the refrigeration equipment e.g. fans, pumps, and air-conditioning plants, when necessary to ensure that the equipment works according to set standards
• On-the-job training of staff in basic skills to ensure that the department's work is done efficiently
• Braising and soldering of copper and various pipes to ensure there are no leaks on system
• Do standby 24 hours a day to be available when any of the facilities break down.
• Carry out inspections of fans, pumps installations.
• Carry out changes and installations to various systems.
• Adhere to safety regulations and standard safe practices.

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Mechanical Artisan (Minimum of NTC3 or N3 & Trade Test Certificate) / equivalent qualification.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ experience in a maintenance and building environment.
• Experience on AC systems for high rise buildings.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of fire protection reticulation equipment.
• Knowledge and experience of protection equipment.
• Teamwork
• Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. 
• Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
• Uses machinery and equipment safely. 
• Doesn’t put self or others at risk of injury. 
• Understanding of potential dangers in the workplace.
• Knowledge of hand and motor skills needed to perform essential work activities.

CLOSING DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2025