Ammonia Refrigeration Shift Coordinator

Joubert & Associates; De Doorns; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexkoel (Pty) Ltd, located in the Hex River Valley (De Doorns), seeks an experienced technical shift coordinator to plan, execute, and supervise shift operations, ensuring service, efficiency, and fruit quality.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the role emphasizes proactive problem solving, hands-on cold store oversight, and seamless shift handovers within a standards-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Proven experience in a cold store, preferably in the fruit industry.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Willing to work abnormal hours during peak season (shifts - morning, afternoon & night).
• Experience in managing employees.
• Computer literacy and systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise own shift with proactive prioritisation and risk mitigation.
• Oversee cold store activities with hands-on leadership and resource optimisation.
• Ensure smooth shift hand-overs through clear communication at all levels.
• Maintain compliance with company, cold store and industry standards and regulations.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive solutions with attention to detail and accountability.
• Conduct proactive analysis and decision-making in line with the Technical Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Results driven

Emotional intelligence

Technical minded

People management

Own transport

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Hexkoel (Pty) Ltd, located in the Hex River Valley (De Doorns), seeks an experienced technical shift coordinator to plan, execute, and supervise shift operations, ensuring service, efficiency, and fruit quality.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the role emphasizes proactive problem solving, hands-on cold store oversight, and seamless shift handovers within a standards-driven environment.