Industrial Refrigeration Technician [RE-Advert]

Two-a-Day Group (Pty) Limited; Grabouw; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Two-a-Day Group (Pty) Ltd in Grabouw seeks an Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia & CA Storage) to lead plant performance, safety and maintenance within the Refrigeration Department. The role requires hands-on fault-finding, strong safety commitment, and ability to supervise contractors and support staff.

The ideal candidate will work with production and quality teams to ensure operational reliability and compliance with relevant standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Std. 10) certificate is required.
• N4 Mechanical or Electrical Trade certificate is required.
• SAQCC gas CATB certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ammonia Refrigeration Plant Operations & Maintenance: Monitor, operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• CA Storage: Monitor and maintain CA and DCA cold stores within prescribed parameters and assist with commissioning and testing.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure OH&S, ammonia safety, HACCP, BRCGS, ISO standards adherence and maintain records.
• Administration: Complete job cards, capture maintenance on CMMS, assist with stock control and spares.
• Supervise contractors and support staff; train operators and collaborate with production and quality teams.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration operations

Team supervision

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12 (Std. 10)

N4 Mechanical or Electrical Trade certificate

SAQCC gas CATB

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Two-a-Day Group (Pty) Limited, situated in Grabouw, is actively involved in the packaging and cold storage of deciduous fruit and supplies internationally as well as locally. We are an employer that promotes equal opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY

Two-a-Day Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a suitably qualified Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia & CA Storage) to join our Engineering Department. This position forms part of the technical leadership structure within the Refrigeration Department and requires a proactive individual capable of taking ownership of plant performance, safety, maintenance standards, and operational reliability. The successful candidate will report directly to the Refrigeration Manager.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical professional with strong fault-finding abilities, a commitment to safety and compliance, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment while supervising contractors and support staff when required.

The key performance areas, performed within a team context, include:

• Ammonia Refrigeration Plant Operations & Maintenance
• Monitor, operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on compressors, pumps, valves, evaporators, condensers, cooling towers, vessels, piping, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and control system faults.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and energy consumption.
• Participate in standby duties and respond to breakdowns when required.

2. Controlled Atmosphere Storage Management

• Monitor and maintain CA and DCA cold stores within prescribed temperature, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and humidity parameters.
• Assist with store commissioning, sealing, pressure testing, and atmosphere management.
• Monitor and interpret CA/DCA data and take corrective action where necessary.
• Ensure fruit storage conditions meet quality requirements.

3. Safety, Compliance & Food Safety Systems

• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation, ammonia safety requirements, HACCP, BRCGS, ISO standards and company procedures.
• Participate in ammonia safety inspections, emergency preparedness activities, and risk assessments.
• Ensure all work is performed according to safe working procedures and permit systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records.
• Assist with the installation, modification and commissioning of refrigeration equipment and plant upgrades.
• Perform fabrication, welding and mechanical fitting work where required.
• Support capital and maintenance projects within the refrigeration division.
• Supervise contractors and service providers on site.
• Assist with training and mentoring operators and junior employees.
• Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and cold storage teams to ensure operational requirements are met.

6. Administration & Maintenance Systems

• Complete job cards and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Capture maintenance activities on the CMMS system.
• Assist with stock control and management of refrigeration spares and consumables.
• Must be in possession of a Grade 12 (Std. 10) certificate
• N4 Mechanical or Electrical Trade certificate;
• SAQCC gas CATB;
• Valid driver’s license;
• 3 years’ experience working in a refrigeration environment.