SENIOR REFRIGERATION AND COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN (ELANDSFONTEIN)

Recruiter

MPRTC

Job Ref

NEL012865/SH

Date posted

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

Our client is seeking an experienced

Senior Refrigeration & Commissioning Technician to join their team.

This role involves installation, commissioning, servicing, preventative maintenance, fault finding, repair, and optimisation of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, with a strong focus on CO₂ (R744) trans‑critical refrigeration technology.

POSITION INFO

Minimum Requirements Matric / Grade 12 Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic (Red Seal Trade Test) SAQCC Gas Registration Valid Code B Driver's Licence 5-10 years' experience in commercial and industrial refrigeration Proven track record in commissioning refrigeration systems Practical experience with CO₂ (R744) systems (advantageous) Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills Experience commissioning refrigeration controllers and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) Ability to interpret piping diagrams, P&IDs, and electrical drawings Intermediate computer literacy (Microsoft Office) Willingness to travel nationally, work overtime, standby, and attend emergency callouts Clean criminal record and ability to travel internationally (valid passport required) Advantageous Qualifications & Experience Hands‑on CO₂ (R744) commissioning experience Knowledge of Rack systems and diverse refrigeration equipment Commissioning of multiple VSDs PLC and Building Management System (BMS) experience Exposure to HFC, HFO, and HCFC refrigeration systems Working at Heights certification First Aid certification By submitting any Personal Information to MPRTC in any form you acknowledge that such conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific and voluntary consent to the (processing and storing of such Personal Information by MPRTC and/or MPRTC's clients and/or verification information suppliers. You voluntarily consent that for the purposes of potentially gaining future employment opportunities, thorough background screening which may include but will not be limited to criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks may be conducted. Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You have the right to "Opt-Out" of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your personal information by contacting us.