Durban: Refrigeration Technician posted by RecruiTech
Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00
| Employer | RecruiTech |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Manufacturing |
| Location | Kwazulu-Natal / Durban |
Job Summary
Project Management & Delivery
- Manage complete project lifecycle – from design, costing, sales, and procurement to installation, commissioning, and handover.
- Oversee retail fit-outs including refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, racking, and backup systems.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Monitor and implement project-specific energy and building management systems (e.g. Carel, Eliwell, REMS).
- Lead project planning, subcontractor supervision, site inspections, and quality assurance.
Technical & Commercial Refrigeration
- Design commercial and industrial refrigeration systems including CO, Freon, multiplex, simplex, and closed-loop water-cooled systems.
- Drive adoption of energy-efficient solutions (VFDs, EEVs, BMS integration).
- Implement control and monitoring platforms with Modbus, TCP/IP and wireless integrations.
People & Operations Management
- Manage technicians, project teams, and subcontractors across multiple regions.
- Support new business development efforts through client engagement and sales support.
- Oversee procurement, budgeting, and cost forecasting for equipment and services.
- Train and develop technical staff and lead internal engineering support.
Client Engagement & Solution Sales
- Present refrigeration and energy management solutions to retail clients, engineers, and contractors.
- Provide ongoing technical support and relationship management to key accounts.
- Promote energy-saving innovations to achieve measurable ROI for clients.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Proven ability to manage multi-site commercial and retail projects.
- Expertise in refrigeration (Freon, CO), HVAC, energy systems, and BMS controls.
- Comprehensive understanding of gas compliance and certification standards as per SAQCC and Pressure Equipment Regulations.
- Knowledge of ODS Regulations, environmental standards, and refrigerant transition protocols.
- Strong leadership and team management experience.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Site, subcontractor, and maintenance team management.
- Energy efficiency planning and demand-side management.
Computer & Technical Proficiency:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Project
- Basic AutoCAD
- CRM Systems (Various)
- Refrigeration control systems (Carel, Eliwell)
- Energy and monitoring platforms (REMS)
Minimum Qualifications & Certifications:
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or similar (preferred)
- SAQCC Gas Registered Practitioner – Essential
- Category B: Refrigeration Mechanic (for hands-on system installation, commissioning, and servicing)
- Category C: Industrial Refrigeration Practitioner (for large-scale, complex systems design and project oversight)
- Refrigerant Handling License – Safe Handling of Refrigerants Certificate (in compliance with South African Pressure Equipment Regulations) – Essential
- UCT Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Certificate
- AutoCAD & MicroStation Powerdraft Certificate
- Carel Controller Training (Intro Level)
Preferred Industry Exposure:
- Retail Supermarkets (Spar, Boxer, Shoprite, etc.)
- Food Processing & Storage (Butcheries, Dairies, Bakeries)
- Commercial Fit-Outs
- Healthcare Facilities
- General Retail Outlets
In sending your CV, you confirm that you have read and understood our POPI Policy found on our website www.********.co.za; Should you be unsuccessful for this particular position, you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database which you confirm is true, correct and up to date. Should a suitable opportunity arise in the future, we will contact you and request your permission to submit your information.
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