Refrigeration Technician

Advius (Pty) Ltd; Springs; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius (Pty) Ltd in Springs, Gauteng, is seeking a qualified Refrigeration Technician to maintain and repair ammonia refrigeration systems within a meat processing facility. You will work independently, respond quickly to breakdowns and ensure cold-chain operations run reliably.

The role focuses on ammonia refrigeration plant, multiplex and simplex systems, and truck refrigeration units, with emphasis on safety, preventative maintenance and high‑demand production environments.

Qualifications

• Trade Test Certificate in Refrigeration required.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in industrial refrigeration.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills in ammonia systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair ammonia refrigeration systems in line with safety standards.
• Service and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems, including multiplex and simplex units used in meat processing.
• Maintain, diagnose and repair truck refrigeration units to support cold‑chain operations.
• Carry out fault‑finding, repairs and system inspections to minimise downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance to improve reliability, efficiency and equipment lifespan.
• Ensure refrigeration systems run effectively in a high‑demand production environment.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Industrial refrigeration

Education

Trade Test Certificate in Refrigeration

Job description

Springs, South Africa | Posted on 11/09/2026

Our client is an established meat processing and wholesale distribution company. Their abattoir division in Springs, Gauteng, is looking for a qualified, hands‑on Refrigeration Technician to keep its industrial refrigeration and cold‑chain operations running reliably.

You will maintain and repair ammonia refrigeration plant, multiplex and simplex systems and truck refrigeration units in a high‑demand food‑processing environment. This role suits an experienced refrigeration technician who works well independently and responds quickly to breakdowns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, maintain and repair ammonia refrigeration systems in line with safety standards
• Service and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems, including multiplex and simplex units used in meat processing
• Maintain, diagnose and repair truck refrigeration units to support cold‑chain operations
• Carry out fault‑finding, repairs and system inspections to minimise downtime
• Perform preventative maintenance to improve reliability, efficiency and equipment lifespan
• Ensure refrigeration systems run effectively in a high‑demand production environment

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Refrigeration Technician with a recognised Trade Test Certificate
• 3 to 5 years' relevant hands‑on experience
• Strong refrigeration maintenance, diagnostic and repair skills

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Experienced in industrial refrigeration and ammonia systems
• Knowledge of cold‑chain and food‑processing refrigeration environments
• Strong fault‑finding and troubleshooting abilities
• Able to work independently and respond to breakdowns efficiently