Refrigeration Technician (Commercial Cold Rooms)

The cold chain logistics company in Brakpan needs an HVAC technician who knows both the electrical side and the refrigerant side. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll be based at a cold chain logistics company in Brakpan. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them

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

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

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