Industrial Refrigeration Technician: Chillers & HVAC Expert

AfriConsultancy; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AfriConsultancy in Durban seeks a hands-on Refrigeration Technician with experience in chillers, chilled water plants and HVAC systems. This permanent role offers stability and strong technical exposure for a technician who takes pride in quality workmanship and excellent service.

Responsibilities include servicing, maintaining and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems, fault-finding, breakdown responses, commissioning plants, and ensuring work aligns with SHEQ and ISO standards; trade

Qualifications

• Trade certificate required for Refrigeration Mechanic (Industrial).
• 2–3 years HVAC or refrigeration experience.
• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence.
• Clear criminal record and medical fitness certificate.
• Chillers and chilled water plants experience advantageous.
• Safe Handling of Refrigerant certificate advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair industrial and commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot chillers, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Attend to breakdowns and callouts efficiently and professionally.
• Commission chillers and refrigeration plants.
• Complete work in line with SHEQ and ISO standards.
• Communicate professionally with clients and complete job reports.
• Provide technical support to junior staff and site teams when required.

Skills

Fault finding

HVAC experience

Quality workmanship

Customer focus

Education

Trade Certificate – Refrigeration Mechanic (Industrial)

Job description

AfriConsultancy in Durban seeks a hands-on Refrigeration Technician with experience in chillers, chilled water plants and HVAC systems. This permanent role offers stability and strong technical exposure for a technician who takes pride in quality workmanship and excellent service.

Responsibilities include servicing, maintaining and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems, fault-finding, breakdown responses, commissioning plants, and ensuring work aligns with SHEQ and ISO standards; trade