Refrigeration Technician

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in agricultural and food production is seeking a Refrigeration Technician in Cape Town. The role involves maintaining and optimising ammonia refrigeration systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and relevant certifications. This position offers a salary of R40,000 per month and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in refrigeration.
• Proven commitment to safe work practices.
• Willingness to work overtime and participate in standby rotations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration components.
• Uphold strict safety protocols and compliance standards.
• Provide cover during absences in the refrigeration team.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge of plant components

Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems

Basic computer literacy

Safety commitment

Ability to work at heights

Physically fit

Education

Matric qualification

Ammonia refrigeration diploma (e.g., OTTC)

Ammonia competency certificate (SAQCC GAS Cat. B)

Job description

Overview

Refrigeration Technician — Keep operations cool and efficient with your expertise in ammonia refrigeration systems. Grabouw | R40,000 per month | 07:30 - 16:30 + overtime as required

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in the agricultural and food production sector, operating large-scale packhouse and logistics facilities that rely on advanced refrigeration systems. They are committed to delivering quality produce to markets while maintaining the highest safety and operational standards. Joining their team means contributing to a business where technical excellence directly supports efficiency and product integrity.

The Role

Refrigeration Technician: You will be responsible for maintaining and optimising an ammonia refrigeration plant, ensuring reliability and efficiency across operations. You will respond to operational requests from logistics, troubleshoot issues, and uphold safety protocols. The role requires independence during shifts and the ability to step up in the absence of the Senior Refrigeration Technician.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure continuous operation
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration plant components with minimal downtime
• Respond to operational requests from logistics and other departments
• Uphold strict safety protocols, procedures, and compliance standards
• Work independently during shifts and provide cover during absences in the refrigeration team
• Perform inspections, record-keeping, and reporting on plant performance
• Support operational continuity through overtime and standby responsibilities

About You

• Minimum 5 years of experience in refrigeration, with strong mechanical knowledge of plant components
• Matric qualification with basic computer literacy
• Thorough knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems
• Ammonia competency certificate (SAQCC GAS Cat. B)
• Ammonia refrigeration diploma (e.g., OTTC)
• First aid and safety training, with proven commitment to safe work practices
• Physically fit and able to work at heights
• Willingness to work overtime and participate in standby rotations