Cooling Engineer

About the position

Cooling Engineer

Drive innovation in cold chain technology with a mission-led B Corporation in Africa.

Gauteng | Market Related | Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm

About Our Client

Our client is a Certified B Corporation delivering best-in-class pre-cooling and cold chain solutions across Africa. Headquartered in Kenya, the company works with agribusinesses, exporters, and food distributors to reduce food loss, improve energy efficiency, and unlock access to premium markets. Their modular, energy-efficient systems are built for impact and sustainability.

The Role: Cooling Engineer

As the Cooling Engineer, you will support the Director of Sales and the broader Sales Team by developing accurate and timely technical and commercial proposals. Your role is to engineer customized cooling solutions based on customer needs, handle calculations and component selection, and ensure smooth collaboration between internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and questionnaires
• Translate customer requirements into engineered solutions
• Perform cooling capacity and cost calculations
• Select appropriate refrigeration components (compressors, condensers, etc.)
• Coordinate with suppliers on specifications and innovations
• Create cost estimates across systems and services
• Develop technical proposals that showcase solution advantages
• Prepare detailed quotations and maintain CRM records
• Support Operations and After-Sales with technical input
• Assist in procurement, quality assurance, and design validation

About You

• Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally in agritech, cold chain, or infrastructure
• Degree or Diploma in Refrigeration or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong understanding of thermal and mechanical engineering principles
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Native-level English fluency
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong critical thinking and multitasking skills
• Comfortable working independently and within dynamic teams
• Adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments

Desired Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Sales Engineering
• Technical Pre-Sales
• Project Engineering
• Technical Solutions Development
• Procurement & Supplier Coordination
• Operations Support
• CRM & Proposal Management
• Cost Estimation
• Agritech
• Cold Chain Logistics
• Renewable Energy