Cooling Engineer

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

L55X847R

Date posted:

Friday, July 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
As the Cooling Engineer, you will support the Director of Sales and the broader Sales Team by developing accurate and timely technical and commercial proposals.

POSITION INFO:

Cooling Engineer

Drive innovation in cold chain technology with a mission-led B Corporation in Africa.

Gauteng | Market Related | Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm

About Our Client

Our client is a Certified B Corporation delivering best-in-class pre-cooling and cold chain solutions across Africa. Headquartered in Kenya, the company works with agribusinesses, exporters, and food distributors to reduce food loss, improve energy efficiency, and unlock access to premium markets. Their modular, energy-efficient systems are built for impact and sustainability.

The Role: Cooling Engineer

As the Cooling Engineer, you will support the Director of Sales and the broader Sales Team by developing accurate and timely technical and commercial proposals. Your role is to engineer customized cooling solutions based on customer needs, handle calculations and component selection, and ensure smooth collaboration between internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret technical drawings and questionnaires
Translate customer requirements into engineered solutions
Perform cooling capacity and cost calculations
Select appropriate refrigeration components (compressors, condensers, etc.)
Coordinate with suppliers on specifications and innovations
Create cost estimates across systems and services
Develop technical proposals that showcase solution advantages
Prepare detailed quotations and maintain CRM records
Support Operations and After-Sales with technical input
Assist in procurement, quality assurance, and design validation

About You

Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales, ideally in agritech, cold chain, or infrastructure
Degree or Diploma in Refrigeration or Mechanical Engineering
Strong understanding of thermal and mechanical engineering principles
Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Native-level English fluency
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong critical thinking and multitasking skills
Comfortable working independently and within dynamic teams
Adaptable to fast-paced, evolving environments

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