Field Refrigeration Engineer - Polokwane | Vehicle & Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Refrigeration Engineer to service the Polokwane region in Limpopo. You will install, maintain, and repair commercial refrigeration systems for supermarkets, restaurants, and cold storage facilities, working independently in a field-based role.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of hands-on experience, strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles and electrical control systems, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Trade certification in refrigeration (F-Gas preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years' hands-on experience with commercial refrigeration systems.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Ability to read schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair commercial refrigeration units across diverse settings.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in compressors, condensers, and evaporators.
• Perform preventative maintenance for optimal system performance.
• Read and interpret refrigeration schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, standards and environmental guidelines.
• Respond to emergency service calls with prompt solutions.
• Educate clients on operation and basic maintenance.
• Maintain service reports, logs and parts inventory.
• Collaborate with sales and support teams to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Trade certification (F-Gas)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Refrigeration Engineer to service the Polokwane region in Limpopo. You will install, maintain, and repair commercial refrigeration systems for supermarkets, restaurants, and cold storage facilities, working independently in a field-based role.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of hands-on experience, strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles and electrical control systems, and a valid driver's license.