Cooling Engineer

The Legends Agency; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B Corporation in Africa seeks a Cooling Engineer to develop customized cooling solutions. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Refrigeration or Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of B2B sales experience. Responsibilities include interpreting technical drawings, coordinating with suppliers, and creating detailed proposals. Join a mission-driven team focused on innovative cold chain technology in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in agritech, cold chain, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of thermal and mechanical engineering principles.
• Comfortable working independently and within dynamic teams.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and requirements.
• Translate customer needs into engineered solutions.
• Create technical proposals and maintain CRM records.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Refrigeration or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

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
• 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
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong critical thinking and multitasking skills
• Comfortable working independently and within dynamic teams
• Adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments