Refrigeration Technician

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028809/Matth

Date posted:

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

360 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a qualified Refrigeration Technician with 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration. This role is suited to a technician with solid exposure to ammonia plants, compressors, refrigeration systems, breakdowns, maintenance, and commissioning.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

Maintain, fault-find, repair, and service industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control faults across ammonia refrigeration plants
Carry out compressor maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and performance checks
Install and commission industrial ammonia refrigeration equipment and systems
Attend to breakdowns and provide technical support to minimise plant downtime
Ensure all work complies with relevant safety regulations and ammonia refrigeration standards
Work closely with customers, service teams, and other technical personnel
Travel to customer sites and work flexible hours when required

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in industrial refrigeration
Strong hands-on experience specifically with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
Proven experience working on ammonia refrigeration plants and associated compressors
Strong mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration fault-finding ability
Experience with compressor maintenance, repairs, and overhauls
Experience with ammonia system installation and commissioning
Good understanding of ammonia refrigeration safety and plant operation
Customer-facing field service experience will be advantageous

Qualifications:

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trade Test / Red Seal
Valid SAQCC Gas Category B8 – Ammonia Refrigeration
Valid Code B driver’s licence

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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