Appliance Technician

InvisionHR; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

InvisionHR is seeking a qualified Refrigeration Technician for a hands-on workshop role in Cape Town, SA. The position focuses on diagnosing faults, repairs and preventative maintenance for commercial refrigeration and catering equipment, with on-site Monday-Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–16:00.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in workshop/repair, N3 Electrical Engineering qualification, and driving license. Relocation openness and South Africa-wide applications are welcome.

Formación

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Professional and reliable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults on refrigeration and commercial catering equipment.
• Carry out repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Inspect and test equipment to identify technical and operational issues.
• Identify faulty components and carry out the necessary repairs or replacements.
• Ensure equipment is functioning correctly and safely following repairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Follow relevant technical, operational and safety procedures.
• Complete job cards, service reports and repair documentation accurately.
• Keep accurate records of repairs, maintenance and parts used.
• Assist with equipment inspections, testing and quality checks.
• Communicate repair progress, technical issues and delays to the relevant teams.
• Work closely with the workshop and technical teams to ensure repairs are completed efficiently.
• Provide additional technical and operational support when required.

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communication

Planning & organisation

Fault-finding & problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Independent & team work

Willingness to learn

Professional & reliable

Educación

Refrigeration Technician

N3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

As part of our peak season and upcoming recruitment requirements, we are building a talent pool for contract and/or permanent opportunities.

While our primary focus is Cape Town, we welcome applications from qualified candidates across South Africa, including those open to relocation.

We are looking for a qualified, hands‑on Technician with experience in servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing commercial refrigeration and catering equipment.

The role is primarily focused on workshop repairs, fault finding and maintenance, ensuring equipment operates efficiently and to a high standard.

• Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
• Model: On-site [Monday to Thursday (08:00 - 16:30) & Friday (08:00 - 16:00)]

Responsibilities

Technical Repairs & Maintenance (Primary)

• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults on refrigeration and commercial catering equipment.
• Carry out repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Inspect and test equipment to identify technical and operational issues.
• Identify faulty components and carry out the necessary repairs or replacements.
• Ensure equipment is functioning correctly and safely following repairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Follow relevant technical, operational and safety procedures.

Workshop & Operational Support

• Complete job cards, service reports and repair documentation accurately.
• Keep accurate records of repairs, maintenance and parts used.
• Assist with equipment inspections, testing and quality checks.
• Communicate repair progress, technical issues and delays to the relevant teams.
• Work closely with the workshop and technical teams to ensure repairs are completed efficiently.
• Provide additional technical and operational support when required.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified as a Refrigeration Technician.
• Minimum N3 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 - 5 years' workshop and/or repair experience.
• Knowledge and experience within the food service and commercial catering equipment industry.
• Good administrative and basic computer skills (Email, Word and Excel).
• Valid South African driver's licence.
• Commercial refrigeration and HVAC experience will be advantageous.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and fault‑finding abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Professional and reliable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.