South Africa: Engineering Technician

Minimum requirements: National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent; BEng or MEng preferred Experience in equipment maintenance and cold chain operations Knowledge of data processing and automation Programming skills (Python preferred) for sensor integration and data automation advantageous Strong problem-solving and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a research-driven environment Experience working with growers, packhouses, and cold store operators is a plus Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and engineering support within the cold chain research programme Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot engineering-related equipment Conduct detailed evaluations of cold stores and refrigerated containers Oversee data collection and monitoring systems related to cold chain performance Contribute to packaging and cold chain performance assessments Collaborate with researchers and industry stakeholders to improve postharvest logistics Support automation and data integration projects within the cold chain programme Consultant: Antone Swart – Dante Personnel Mpumalanga