Junior Technician

Company: TechAccess (techaccess.co.za)

Location: South Africa (on-site work required)

Reports to: Installation Team Lead / Project Manager

Type: Internship.

To support TechAccess's installation and engineering teams with the physical installation of air handling units, aisle containment systems, and caging solutions in data centre environments, contributing to safe, accurate, and efficient project delivery.

1. Technical Support

• Assist in the installation of air handling units, including mounting, alignment, ducting support, and mechanical assembly.
• Support the build and installation of Hot/Cold Aisle Containment systems (panels, doors, roof sections, cable baskets, and fibre runners).
• Help install security caging systems, including steel frames, punched hole panels, fixings, and cage doors.
• Carry tools, materials, aluminium extrusions, and assist with on site fabrication as needed.

2. Technical & Mechanical Work

• Use power tools (grinders, drills, impact drivers, riveters) safely and competently.
• Measure, mark, cut and prepare materials for containment or caging builds.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on installations and escalate technical issues to senior technicians.

3. Site Preparation & Compliance

• Assist with unpacking, staging, and pre assembly of components before installation.
• Maintain tidy and safe work areas in accordance with TechAccess installation standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and site specific protocols.
• Work closely with senior technicians, installers, and the project management team.
• Provide daily progress updates, report challenges, and assist with documenting completed work.
• Engage politely with clients on site and represent TechAccess professionally.

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on technical ability.
• Comfortable working with power tools and working at heights (training provided).
• Physically fit and able to lift, carry, and manoeuvre heavy equipment.
• Willing to travel to client sites and work extended hours when required.

• Technical certifications: HVAC, Electrical, Refrigeration, Mechanical, Data Centre Infrastructure, or similar.
• Exposure to project management or construction site coordination.
• Experience with AHU installation, HVAC systems, or metal based fabrication.
• Experience in data centre environments or infrastructure builds (rack installations, cabling, containment).

• Excellent work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• High attention to detail and safety awareness.

• Access to ongoing technical and safety training.
• Clear growth path toward Senior Technician, Site Lead, or Project Manager.