Refrigeration Technician

South African National Blood Service; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national public health service in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. The ideal candidate must have extensive post-qualification experience and relevant certification. This role may require on-call duties and travel to various sites for maintenance work.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ post qualification experience in refrigeration and air-conditioning.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Knowledge of SHEQ regulations in the work area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, repairs, and installation of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls for both SANBS and NBI.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on refrigeration systems.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Refrigeration Certificate

Driver’s License

Passed trade test Refrigeration

Registered Refrigeration Practitioner

Diploma in Refrigeration

Job description

Job title

Refrigeration Technician

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline

November 16, 2025

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Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Refrigeration technician. The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, repairs and installation of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment respond to emergency calls for both SANBS and NBI.

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Undertakes the maintenance, repairs and installation of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment respond emergency calls for both SANBS and NBI
• Undertakes the Repairs and Testing of Equipment
• Undertakes Routine Checks of Refrigeration Installations and Equipment for SANBS and NBI
• Undertakes Routine Maintenance and Repairs of Refrigeration and Equipment for SANBS and NBI
• Ensures that Tools are cleaned and maintained
• Ensures that Administration is undertaken effectively and efficiently

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and attention details
• Judgement and decision making
• Problem Solving
• Planning organising and monitoring
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Ethical behavior
• Excellence orientation

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12.
• Refrigeration Certificate.
• Driver’s License.
• Passed trade test Refrigeration.
• Registered Refrigeration Practitioner.
• Diploma in Refrigeration will be advantageous

Experience and knowledge requirements

• 5 years’ post qualification experience in refrigeration and airconditiong. Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
• Understanding, knowledge and application of the relevant SANS legislation regarding HVAC &R industry.
• Knowledge of SHEQ regulations and legislation in the work area

Special Requirements

• Overtime as and when required and travelling when necessary.
• Performing on call duties on a roster basis.
• Travel to various sites for planned and corrective maintenance.

Apply by : 16 November 2025

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