Location: Melkbosstrand, Western Cape
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 18 March 2026
Division: BFM Operations 2
Industry: Facilities Services
Functional Area: Operations
About the Company
Bidvest Facilities Management (BFM) is a leading integrated facilities management provider in South Africa. The company delivers technical maintenance, engineering services, and operational support across commercial, industrial, and government sectors.
With a strong focus on compliance, safety, and service excellence, BFM provides long-term career opportunities for qualified artisans in the HVAC and mechanical engineering fields.
Position Overview: HVAC Artisan Job in Melkbosstrand
BFM is seeking a qualified HVAC Artisan to perform planned, preventative, and emergency maintenance on air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and water reticulation systems.
This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional with hands-on trade experience in HVAC systems, digital control systems, and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
Key Responsibilities
As an HVAC Artisan, you will be responsible for:
- Implementing equipment service specifications according to client and company standards
- Installing and commissioning air-conditioning and water reticulation equipment
- Performing preventative and emergency maintenance on HVAC systems
- Maintaining refrigeration and ventilation systems
- Inspecting facilities and identifying equipment risks
- Ensuring compliance with SLA requirements and relevant legislation
- Completing field service requests accurately and within deadlines
- Providing regular feedback to supervisors and clients on operational status
- Maintaining high-quality workmanship and safety standards
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this HVAC technician position, candidates must have:
- Matric (Senior Certificate)
- N3 – N6 in Mechanical Engineering
- Trade Test in HVAC (Air-conditioning & Refrigeration)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an artisan
- 5 years’ experience in air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment maintenance
- 3 years’ trade experience
- Experience with digital control systems
- Valid South African Driver’s License
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
- Working knowledge of the OHS Act
Core Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong initiative and proactivity
- Deadline-driven performance
- Stress tolerance in high-pressure maintenance environments
- Excellent written communication skills
- Strong customer focus
- Analytical problem-solving ability
- Effective planning and scheduling skills
- Teamwork and relationship-building capabilities
- Interactive reasoning and technical troubleshooting skills
Why Join Bidvest Facilities Management?
- Permanent employment opportunity
- Exposure to large-scale facilities operations
- Opportunity to work with advanced HVAC and digital control systems
- Strong emphasis on safety and compliance
- Career growth within a leading facilities services company
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly via the official Bidvest Facilities Management careers portal before 18 March 2026.
Ensure your application includes:
- Updated CV
- Certified qualifications
- Valid trade certification
- Driver’s license copy
- APPLY HERE
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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