Refrigeration Technician
The Legends Agency
- Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior position
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Grabouw
- Posted 18 Sep 2025 by The Legends Agency
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2622651
About the position
Refrigeration Technician
Keep operations cool and efficient with your expertise in ammonia refrigeration systems
Grabouw | R40,000 per month | 07:30 - 16:30 + overtime as required
About Our Client
Our client is a leader in the agricultural and food production sector, operating large-scale packhouse and logistics facilities that rely on advanced refrigeration systems. They are committed to delivering quality produce to markets while maintaining the highest safety and operational standards. Joining their team means contributing to a business where technical excellence directly supports efficiency and product integrity.
The Role: Refrigeration Technician
As a Refrigeration Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising an ammonia refrigeration plant, ensuring reliability and efficiency across operations. You will respond to operational requests from logistics, troubleshoot issues, and uphold safety protocols. The role requires independence during shifts and the ability to step up in the absence of the Senior Refrigeration Technician.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimise ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure continuous operation
- Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration plant components with minimal downtime
- Respond to operational requests from logistics and other departments
- Uphold strict safety protocols, procedures, and compliance standards
- Work independently during shifts and provide cover during absences in the refrigeration team
- Perform inspections, record-keeping, and reporting on plant performance
- Support operational continuity through overtime and standby responsibilities
About You
- Minimum 5 years of experience in refrigeration, with strong mechanical knowledge of plant components
- Matric qualification with basic computer literacy
- Thorough knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems
- Ammonia competency certificate (SAQCC GAS Cat. B)
- Ammonia refrigeration diploma (e.g., OTTC)
- First aid and safety training, with proven commitment to safe work practices
- Physically fit and able to work at heights
- Willingness to work overtime and participate in standby rotations
Desired Skills:
- refrigeration
- mechanical knowledge
- safety training
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
The Legends Agency
About the agency
We are a South African in-country Employer of Record and Recruitment service provider that offers co-employment Opportunities to UK, USA and Auz-based Companies.
Simply, co-employment is a relationship between two entities sharing responsibility for an employee.
We take care of the employment contracts, salaries, and taxes, and assist with SA employment legislation.
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