Lead Refrigeration Technician – Cold Storage

fruitways; Grabouw; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitways is hiring a Refrigeration Artisan to operate and maintain refrigeration plants and cold storage equipment at facilities near Grabouw and Vyeboom. You will perform routine inspections, repairs and troubleshooting within a preventative maintenance framework, document work in CMMS, and assist with budgeting for maintenance and operations.

The role requires a Red Seal trade in Electrical/Millwright/Refrigeration (CAT B8 ammonia practitioner preferred), Grade 12, and at least 3 years in a

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and Red Seal trade test in Electrical / Millwright / Refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain refrigeration plants and cold storage equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting on refrigeration systems, following the preventative maintenance plan.
• Document maintenance work and manage spare parts inventory via the CMMS system.
• Support budgeting for maintenance and operations, ensuring availability of essential equipment and services.
• Oversee adherence to cold storage protocols, food safety standards (BRC, HACCP), and company safety policies.
• Supervise and train team members, ensuring process compliance and high standards.
• Maintain compliance with OHS Act regulations and uphold a safe, orderly workspace.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Multilingual

Computer literacy

Troubleshooting

Electrical fault finding

Staff management

Education

Grade 12

N3 Engineering

Red Seal trade test (Electrical / Millwright / Refrigeration)

CAT B8 registered Ammonia practitioner preferred

Tools

Compressors & condensers

Electrical & control systems (PLCs, VSDs)

P&ID / Wiring diagrams

Ammonia handling safety (CAT B8)

Job description

Fruitways is hiring a Refrigeration Artisan to operate and maintain refrigeration plants and cold storage equipment at facilities near Grabouw and Vyeboom. You will perform routine inspections, repairs and troubleshooting within a preventative maintenance framework, document work in CMMS, and assist with budgeting for maintenance and operations.

The role requires a Red Seal trade in Electrical/Millwright/Refrigeration (CAT B8 ammonia practitioner preferred), Grade 12, and at least 3 years in a