Controls Service Apprentice Technician
zaf03 johnson controls international
📍 durban-kwazulu-natal-south africa south africa🕐 7d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**What You Will Do**
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You will support our Controls Service Team with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for building automation and HVAC control systems. You will assist with **electrical panel building**, **installing and wiring switchgear** and **Metasys PLC controls** in HVAC distribution boards, and contribute to panel testing, commissioning, fault finding, and on‑site repairs across customer facilities.
**How You Will Do It**
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* Work alongside senior technicians during service visits and inspections
* Support troubleshooting of BMS, HVAC controls, sensors, and field devices
* Assist with installation, wiring, configuration, and testing of control components
* Contribute to electrical panel assembly, testing, and commissioning
* Perform electrical fault finding and repairs at customer sites
* Document service activities according to company standards
* Follow safety procedures and compliance guidelines
* Engage with customers professionally and clearly
**What We Look For**
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* Matric certificate
* Interest in HVAC controls, building automation, and field service work
* Ability to learn quickly, follow technical instructions, and work safely
* Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel in the Durban region
* Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset
* Exposure to HVAC, controls, or electrical systems is an advantage