TRAFFIC Western Cape

Refrigeration Technician

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

National company with Head Office based in the Western Cape, has a vacancy for a Qualified Refrigeration Technician for their Somerset West branch to commence duties asap.

Requirements
  • Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Test (Commercial) - An advantage
  • Safe Handling & Gas Certification a minimum requirement
  • Valid drivers license
  • Experience working in either air-conditioning or refrigeration servicing will be an advantage
  • Willing to work Standby
  • Very good English speaking and writing capability
  • Work knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
  • Good Interpersonal Skills
Duties will include but not limited to:
  • Maintain and service existing cabinets in the trade
  • Install cabinets as needed
  • Trouble shoot defective cabinets
  • Repair cabinets and service cabinets
  • Carry out cabinet installations as needed
  • Ensure site is clean when maintenance is completed
  • Carry out duties in strict compliance with Health and Safety standards
  • Responsible for the reconciliation of expenses related to jobs
  • Responsible for correct completion, signing and stamping of job cards and delivery notes by customer representatives
  • Make decisions on site about the service or maintenance of the units
  • Minimize and avoid job recalls.
  • Supervise junior staff
  • Complete logbook for vehicle
  • Plan maintenance of vehicles
  • Ensure vehicles are always clean and in good condition
  • Ensure safety of staff and products while driving and parked
  • Ensure safe keeping of Tools at all times
  • Customer Liaison
  • Provide technical assistance and support to service partners and assistant technicians
  • Assist with monthly stock takes
  • Ensure that Helpdesk receive all documentation on time and complete

Only candidates currently residing in the Helderberg area will be considered for this position

About This Role

Career insights for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders positions

Salary Benchmark
$42,420/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Operations Monitoring Operation and Control Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving Monitoring
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Google Gmail Microsoft Office software

Job Overview

Date Posted
25 Mar 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Insights

Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Similar Opportunities

This page incorporates data from O_NET OnLine, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), under the CC BY 4.0 license. O_NET is a registered trademark of USDOL/ETA. Assessify has adapted and modified the original content. Please note that USDOL/ETA has neither reviewed nor endorsed these changes.