Refrigeration Cooling Technician - Zimbabwe

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cold storage solutions company is seeking a Cooling Technician Refrigeration to design and implement refrigeration systems across Africa. The role is home-based with relocation to Zimbabwe and involves frequent travel. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of hands-on refrigeration experience and a relevant qualification. Strong MS Office skills are a must. This position offers a competitive salary between R30 000 and R34 000.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in refrigeration or related mechanical/electrical field.
• Experience with Southern or Eastern African market.

Responsibilities

• Support development of cold storage solutions for new markets.
• Design technical specifications for refrigeration systems.
• Provide post-installation support including troubleshooting.

Skills

Refrigeration

MS Office skills

Customer service

Education

Diploma or degree in refrigeration

Job description

Cooling Technician Refrigeration

Design and Install Cutting-Edge Cold Storage Solutions Across Africa

Refrigeration Engineering | R30 000 R34 000 | Gauteng-Based Role Requiring Relocation to Zimbabwe

About Our Client

Our client is a UK-based company delivering high-impact cold storage and refrigeration systems tailored to food and agricultural sectors across Africa. Known for their commitment to innovation and sustainability, they support businesses across emerging markets with reliable, energy-efficient cooling technologies.

Their projects span multiple African countries, and they are actively expanding into new markets. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values technical excellence, regional knowledge, and long-term developmental impact.

The Role : Cooling Technician Refrigeration

You will play a crucial role in engineering and implementing cold room and refrigeration systems for agri-businesses and food storage companies across Africa. The position is home-based but requires frequent travel across Southern and Eastern Africa, with relocation to Zimbabwe. Working UK hours, you'll manage both technical design and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development of cold storage solutions for new markets and industries across Africa

Design technical specifications and select components for cold rooms and refrigeration systems

Prepare technical and commercial proposals tailored to client needs

Oversee supplier and installer quality assurance, including design reviews and compliance checks

Provide post-installation support including troubleshooting and technical assistance

About You

5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in refrigeration or a related mechanical / electrical field

Diploma, degree, or technical qualification in refrigeration or a closely related area

Based in or experienced with the Southern or Eastern African market

Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel will be thoroughly assessed in interview

Comfortable with frequent travel and possible relocation to Zimbabwe

Independent, resourceful, and capable of working as a freelancer, contractor, or employee

Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and customer service