TRAFFIC
Western Cape
HVAC Installation Technician
University of Fort Hare
South African Rand . ZAR 50,000 - 200,000
Job Description
HOUSEKEEPING & GUEST SERVICES ATTENDANT
Location Stellenbosch - Established Guest Lodge.
Purpose of the Role: Ensure highest standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest comfort throughout the guest house, while contributing to a warm, personalised guest experience in line with upmarket hospitality standards. The role also includes preparing and serving breakfast to guests in a professional and welcoming manner.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:
Location Stellenbosch - Luxury Guest Lodge and venue.
Purpose of the Role: Front of house service with administrative support, delivering a warm, professional and personalised arrival and departure experience for all guests.
Location Stellenbosch - Fruit Exporter.
Purpose of the Role: Coordinate and manage financial control, cost allocation and creditor processes for a high volume export environment.
Location Somerset West - Air conditioning and ventilation company.
Purpose of the Role: Oversee and execute the installation, commissioning and handover of residential and commercial HVAC systems, ensuring technical excellence, safety compliance and efficient project delivery while supervising Junior Installation Assistant.
Location Stellenbosch - Established Guest Lodge.
Purpose of the Role: Ensure highest standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest comfort throughout the guest house, while contributing to a warm, personalised guest experience in line with upmarket hospitality standards. The role also includes preparing and serving breakfast to guests in a professional and welcoming manner.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:
- Housekeeping Duties
- Service and prepare guest rooms to luxury hospitality standards.
- Ensure bathrooms, linen and amenities are impeccably maintained.
- Conduct room checks to uphold quality and presentation standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of public and dining areas.
- Report maintenance concerns promptly.
- Breakfast Preparation & Service
- Prepare and set up breakfast service (continental and basic hot options).
- Assist with simple hot breakfast preparation.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner.
- Maintain a clean, organised and well stocked breakfast area.
- Clear tables and uphold hygiene standards throughout service.
- Criteria
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an upmarket guest lodge, boutique hotel or guest house.
- Proven housekeeping experience to high hospitality standards.
- Experience preparing and serving breakfast in a guest house environment.
- Well presented, professional and guest focused.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Good communication skills.
- Must reside in or near Stellenbosch with reliable transport to accommodate early shifts.
Location Stellenbosch - Luxury Guest Lodge and venue.
Purpose of the Role: Front of house service with administrative support, delivering a warm, professional and personalised arrival and departure experience for all guests.
- Deliver a warm, professional and personalised arrival and departure experience for all guests.
- Manage front office duties including guest check ins and check outs, handling enquiries and providing information on lodge services, restaurants and local activities.
- Host and engage with guests across accommodation, dining, leisure and conference areas to enhance the overall guest experience.
- Administer reservations across the various business units, ensuring accuracy and clear guest communication.
- Ensure accurate guest billing, account handling and payment processing in a discreet and professional manner.
- Assist with general office administration including filing, email correspondence and telephone duties.
- Maintain petty cash and float administration.
- Report maintenance, cleanliness or breakage issues to the relevant departments and follow up where necessary.
- Assist with room checks and liaise with housekeeping to ensure accommodation standards are maintained.
- Support food and beverage service when required, including setting up buffets, honesty bar, braais, platters, light meals and picnics.
- Assist with basic stock control and inventory monitoring.
- Support the Front Office team by acting as Duty support when required.
- Assist with basic social media content and guest facing communication where appropriate.
- Upsell lodge services and merchandise in a natural, guest focused manner.
- Criteria
- Previous experience in a front office, receptionist or guest facing role within the hospitality industry.
- Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).
- A genuine passion for hospitality and guest service.
- Friendly, professional and well presented with a natural hosting personality.
- Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Good attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures.
- A team player who is flexible and willing to assist across departments when needed.
- Able to remain calm and professional under pressure and go the extra mile for guests.
Location Stellenbosch - Fruit Exporter.
Purpose of the Role: Coordinate and manage financial control, cost allocation and creditor processes for a high volume export environment.
- Education Required
- Diploma in Management Accounting or equivalent.
- Training in supply chain processes and cost structures.
- Advanced Excel proficiency (lookups, data mapping, reporting tools).
- Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in the export industry or a high volume creditors environment.
- Previous QX system experience advantageous.
- Advanced Excel skills (essential).
- Strong financial acumen, including ability to reconcile accounts and analyse variances.
- Key Performance Area: Financial Control
- Ensure correct allocation of all costs to the appropriate cost codes and cost centres.
- Monitor and compare estimated vs actual costs, ensuring variances are justified and supported by incident logs where applicable.
- 100% accuracy in cost allocation and coding.
- Minimal variance between estimated and actual costs, with all exceptions documented.
- Consumable Management
- Manage consumable stock control processes to minimise waste, shrinkage, and financial loss.
- Review and process creditor invoices for consumables with detailed line item accountability.
- Execute accurate and timely year end reconciliation processes in line with SOP requirements.
- Identify and resolve un recovered costs and implement corrective actions.
- Facilitate all credit applications.
- Effective stock control with measurable reduction in losses/waste.
- Creditors Management
- Manage end to end creditors function across high volume and complex supplier base.
- Validate supplier rates against agreed service level agreements before processing.
- Ensure accurate and timely capturing of invoices, including correct VAT treatment.
- Generate and review cost capture reports and prepare remittance documentation.
- Prepare and execute weekly payment runs.
- Ensure monthly payment runs are completed by the 25th of each month.
- Perform detailed month end reconciliations for all creditor accounts prior to payment release.
- Manage and resolve creditor queries and disputes efficiently and professionally.
- High accuracy in invoice processing (rates vs agreements).
- All reconciliations completed accurately before payments.
- Queries resolved within agreed turnaround times.
- Positive supplier relationship feedback and reduced dispute volumes.
- System & Process Optimisation
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes within the creditors function.
- Drive efficiency through optimal use of EDI integrations and mappings.
- Develop and maintain Excel based tools (including advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables).
- Continuously improve workflows to increase processing speed and reduce errors.
- Increased automation of repetitive tasks.
- Improved turnaround times for invoice processing and payments.
- Reduction in manual errors and rework.
- Efficient and scalable processes supporting business growth.
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of creditors clerks.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOP's, and deadlines.
- Conduct regular performance check ins and provide feedback.
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- High performing, self sufficient team.
- Low error rates and strong adherence to processes.
- Improved team engagement and retention.
Location Somerset West - Air conditioning and ventilation company.
Purpose of the Role: Oversee and execute the installation, commissioning and handover of residential and commercial HVAC systems, ensuring technical excellence, safety compliance and efficient project delivery while supervising Junior Installation Assistant.
- Install, commission and test a wide range of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Interpret technical drawings and installation specifications.
- Lead on site installations and supervise one Installation Assistant.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Conduct system testing, balancing and final commissioning.
- Perform fault finding and resolve installation challenges.
- Work with various leading HVAC brands and refrigeration systems.
- Ensure proper refrigerant handling and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicle in good working order.
- Deliver high quality workmanship and professional client service.
- Criteria
- Trade Tested Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Artisan.
- 10-15 years' proven experience as a qualified HVAC Installation Technician.
- Relevant NQF qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. . click apply for full job details
Job Overview
Date Posted
05 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
50,000 - 200,000
Location
Western Cape, South Africa