Refrigeration Mechanic (Supermarket Maintenance)

You'll install, service and repair refrigeration and aircon systems across Burgersfort. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is in Burgersfort (Limpopo). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls

• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate

• Building management system alarm handling
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers

• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack

• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.
• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.