Assistant Factory Manager (Refrigeration)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023587/Hun

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

480 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Join a dynamic refrigeration factory team as an Assistant Factory Manager (Refrigeration)! Play a key role supporting production and shaping high-quality mobile fridge manufacturing.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a specialist in developing and producing compact mobile refrigeration solutions in a modern factory. They focus on quality, innovation, and precision in manufacturing, offering a fast-paced environment where technical expertise meets production excellence. Based in the East Rand, the company is dedicated to creating reliable refrigeration products for national and export markets.

Assist the Factory Manager in all aspects of refrigeration production, including overseeing the production line and ensuring quality. Help set up and maintain production machines, monitor mechanical and electrical systems, and support new product development. Provide practical training in brazing, gas welding, and refrigeration electronics, and assist with setting up a testing lab for fridge design and innovation.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Minimum 5–7 years factory management experience in refrigeration or a similar manufacturing environment.
Technical background in refrigeration, electronics, and mechanical systems.
Proficient in setting up and maintaining production machinery.
Knowledge of brazing, gas welding, and staff training techniques.
Post-Matric qualification in refrigeration, engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

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