About Bidvest Facilities Management

Bidvest Facilities Management is a leading integrated facilities management company in South Africa, serving the entire country with a wide range of customized services. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Bidvest Group, the company was founded in 2000. It offers bespoke solutions to clients, enabling them to focus on their core business. Bidvest Facilities Management provides services that cover the full lifecycle of a building’s assets. Services can be bundled into a customized solution or provided individually.

ROLE PURPOSE

• To efficiently design, install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The role is responsible for delivering high‑quality planned, preventative, and emergency maintenance on a range of equipment, including air‑conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and water reticulation systems. Ensuring alignment with the organization’s maintenance strategy while upholding exceptional client service standards.

MAIN OUTPUTS

• Designing HVAC systems for optimal performance and efficiency
• Managing HVAC projects from inception to completion, including budgeting and scheduling
• Conducting regular inspections and maintenance of HVAC equipment
• Troubleshooting and repairing HVAC system issues
• Adhering to all safety and regulatory guidelines
• Collaborating with other engineers and technicians to ensure smooth operation of HVAC systems
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and technicians

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• N6 in Mechanical Engineering
• Trade-Test in HVAC (Air-conditioning & Refrigeration)
• 5 years’ experience as an artesian
• Valid SA Driver’s License
• 5yrs relevant experience in air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation equipment maintenance field & digital control systems, min 5yr experience in Trade
• Maintenance of air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation equipment & water reticulation systems
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and components
• MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level)
• SAP knowledge
• Knowledge of OHS Act

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Initiative/Proactivity
• Deadline Driven & Highly Motivated
• Stress Tolerant
• Good Written Communication
• Customer Focus
• Innovative
• Problem Analysis
• Planning/Scheduling/Objective Setting
• Teamwork & Partnering
• Relationship Building
• Interactive Reasoning