Centurion: Refrigeration Technician

JVR Software; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 306,000 - 414,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Tshwane is seeking an experienced ammonia refrigeration technician to maintain and service industrial ammonia systems. You will diagnose faults across plants, perform compressor maintenance, and install equipment while ensuring safety standards are met.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to travel to customer sites and work flexible hours. SA residency or valid work permit is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 35 years' experience in industrial refrigeration.
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Proven experience on ammonia refrigeration plants and compressors.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration fault-finding abilities.
• Experience with compressor maintenance, repairs and overhauls.
• Experience with ammonia system installation and commissioning.
• Good understanding of ammonia safety and plant operation.
• Customer-facing field service experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault-find, repair and service ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and control faults across ammonia plants.
• Carry out compressor maintenance, repairs, overhauls and performance checks.
• Install and commission industrial ammonia refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Attend breakdowns and provide technical support to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and ammonia standards.
• Work with customers, service teams and other technical personnel.
• Travel to customer sites and work flexible hours as required.

Skills

Industrial ammonia refrigeration

Fault-finding

Compressor maintenance

Installation & commissioning

Safety compliance

Field service (customer-facing)

Education

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Trade Test / Red Seal

SAQCC Gas Category B8 Ammonia Refrigeration

Code B Driver's Licence

Job description

Location Tshwane Job type Engineering Salary 360 000 Annually Posted 10 Oct 2026

Job Description

• Maintain, fault-find, repair, and service industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control faults across ammonia refrigeration plants
• Carry out compressor maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and performance checks
• Install and commission industrial ammonia refrigeration equipment and systems
• Attend to breakdowns and provide technical support to minimise plant downtime
• Ensure all work complies with relevant safety regulations and ammonia refrigeration standards
• Work closely with customers, service teams, and other technical personnel
• Travel to customer sites and work flexible hours when required

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 35 years experience in industrial refrigeration
• Strong hands‑on experience specifically with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Proven experience working on ammonia refrigeration plants and associated compressors
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration fault‑finding ability
• Experience with compressor maintenance, repairs, and overhauls
• Experience with ammonia system installation and commissioning
• Good understanding of ammonia refrigeration safety and plant operation
• Customer‑facing field service experience will be advantageous

Qualifications

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trade Test / Red Seal
• Valid SAQCC Gas Category B8 Ammonia Refrigeration
• Valid Code B drivers licence

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.