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:
  • 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.
Front Office & Guest Experience Host

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.
Senior Costing and Creditors Coordinator

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.
HVAC INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

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.
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