Refrigeration Technician (KZN)

Status Staffing; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A plumbing and HVAC solutions company based in Durban is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to maintain and service cabinets, supervise junior staff, and liaise with customers. The ideal candidate will have at least a Grade 12 certificate, relevant experience in refrigeration, and must be fluent in English. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and installation of cabinets while ensuring workplace safety and customer satisfaction. Candidates must be willing to work standby and possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Matric certificate required.
• Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Test is an advantage.
• Safe Handling & Gas Certification is minimum.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in services relevant to refrigeration or air-conditioning is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service existing cabinets in the trade.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure proper conduct.
• Liaise with customers professionally on site.
• Complete vehicle logbooks and plan maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance and support to team.

Skills

Refrigeration Mechanic

Safe Handling & Gas Certification

Experience in air-conditioning or refrigeration

Interpersonal Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Fluent in English

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Technical Equipment

Job description

START DATE

A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Test (Commercial) – An advantage
• Safe Handling & Gas Certification a minimum requirement
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience working in either air‑conditioning or refrigeration servicing will be an advantage
• Willing to work Standby
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Work knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Good Interpersonal Skills

DUTIES

Maintain and service existing cabinets in the trade. Install cabinets as needed.

• Trouble shoot defective cabinets
• Repair cabinets and service cabinets
• Carry out cabinet installations as needed
• Ensure site is clean when maintenance is completed
• Carry out duties in strict compliance with Health and Safety standards
• Responsible for the reconciliation of expenses related to jobs
• Responsible for correct completion, signing and stamping of job cards and delivery notes by customer representatives
• Make decisions on site about the service or maintenance of the units
• Minimize and avoid job recalls

Supervise junior staff

• Responsible for the good conduct of staff at clients
• Supervise all technical staff on site
• Ensure all staff wear corporate clothing and is well presented

Maintain and care of company assets

• Complete logbook for vehicle
• Plan maintenance of vehicles
• Ensure vehicles are always clean and in good condition
• Ensure safety of staff and products while driving and parked
• Ensure safe keeping of Tools at all times

Customer Liaison

• Liaise with customers on site in a professional manner
• Ensure customer satisfaction on completion of task

Provide in house training and general support

• Provide technical assistance and support to service partners and assistant technicians
• Assist with monthly stock takes
• Ensure that Helpdesk receive all documentation on time and complete.

HOURS

• Monday to Friday : 08 : 00 – 17 : 00