(1201) Senior Artisan: Senior Artisan/Technician: Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) - CSD

Brief Description

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) maintenance, planning, inspection and functioning of facilities at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Head Office.

Detailed Description

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

• Manage and monitor operational, preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Maintain equipment and replacement programmes, including the documenting and inventory of all related systems.
• Manage the work of all HVAC contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and budgetary restrictions. 
• Assist in vendor selection and soliciting bids for HVAC services. 
• Ensure that the design and maintenance of HVAC systems meet legislative as well as health and safety requirements. 
• Supervise the installation of HVAC systems, and specify maintenance and operating procedures.
• Negotiate and develop project contracts with external service providers. 
• Respond to emergency situations and provide assistance as directed. 
• Commission, organise and assess the work of contractors. 
• Manage and forecast expenditure, using full life-cycle costing techniques and ensure that work is completed within budget. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager of operations.
• Manage the performance and development of staff in the HVAC subsection.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a national trade test in refrigeration or mechanical;
• N4 in refrigeration qualification or equivalent technical qualification; and
• two to five years’ experience in a technical trade environment

Working Experience In:

• the service maintenance of air-conditioning units, including fitment and layout;
• conversant in the dynamics of a high-rise and/or high-tech commercial office and building environment;
• maintaining electrical equipment and systems;

Knowledge And Skills Of:

• electrical maintenance procedures;
• the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations;
• risk management related to occupational health and safety;
• problem-solving;
• the reading of floor plans, and electrical drawings and diagrams;
• computer literacy (i.e. the Microsoft Office suite);
• good communication skills (verbal and written); and
• Competency in operation and maintenance of machinery in building facilities.
• Must perform standby duties
• Must resides within maximum of 60 min area or be willing to relocate to work 

About Sarb

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

What We Do

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments And Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes And Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.