Refrigeration Mechanic (Supermarket Maintenance)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the supermarket refrigeration contractor in Lephalale. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Lephalale, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits

• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants

• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers

• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• 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.