Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units) – Experienced

You'll install, service and repair refrigeration and aircon systems across Mbombela. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a cold chain logistics company in Mbombela. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used

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

• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores

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

• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.
• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.