Refrigeration Cooling Technician - Zimbabwe

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

LR89YV3R

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
You will play a crucial role in engineering and implementing cold room and refrigeration systems for agri-businesses and food storage companies across Africa.

POSITION INFO:

Cooling Technician – Refrigeration

Design and Install Cutting-Edge Cold Storage Solutions Across Africa

Refrigeration Engineering | R30 000 – R34 000 | Gauteng-Based Role Requiring Relocation to Zimbabwe

About Our Client

Our client is a UK-based company delivering high-impact cold storage and refrigeration systems tailored to food and agricultural sectors across Africa. Known for their commitment to innovation and sustainability, they support businesses across emerging markets with reliable, energy-efficient cooling technologies.

Their projects span multiple African countries, and they are actively expanding into new markets. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values technical excellence, regional knowledge, and long-term developmental impact.

The Role: Cooling Technician – Refrigeration

You will play a crucial role in engineering and implementing cold room and refrigeration systems for agri-businesses and food storage companies across Africa. The position is home-based but requires frequent travel across Southern and Eastern Africa, with relocation to Zimbabwe. Working UK hours, you''ll manage both technical design and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development of cold storage solutions for new markets and industries across Africa
Design technical specifications and select components for cold rooms and refrigeration systems
Prepare technical and commercial proposals tailored to client needs
Oversee supplier and installer quality assurance, including design reviews and compliance checks
Provide post-installation support including troubleshooting and technical assistance

About You

5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in refrigeration or a related mechanical/electrical field
Diploma, degree, or technical qualification in refrigeration or a closely related area
Based in or experienced with the Southern or Eastern African market
Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel – will be thoroughly assessed in interview
Comfortable with frequent travel and possible relocation to Zimbabwe
Independent, resourceful, and capable of working as a freelancer, contractor, or employee
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and customer service

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Refrigeration Cooling Technician - Zimbabwe
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market-Related
You will play a crucial role in engineering and implementing cold room and refrigeration systems for agri-businesses and food storage companies across Africa.
39 days ago

Technical Specialist
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Today

Technical Sales Representative - Hire & Sales
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 260 000 Annually
ðï¸ Know your way around scaffolding? Step up into a role that builds more than structures — it builds careers.
1 day ago

Platform Technical Lead
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 70 000 Monthly
Platform technical LeadLocation: Remote (South Africa – to be based in Johannesburg or Cape Town)Type: Full-time | Industry: SaaS | Level: Senior/LeadJoin a leading Digital Communications SaaS company that’s innovative in shaping how businesses connect. They are looking for a Platform technical Lead to drive the evolution of their backend platforms, shape architectural decisions, and l...
1 day ago

Technical Support Lead - Voice & Unified Communications
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 50 000 Monthly
technical Support Lead – Voice & Unified CommunicationsLocation: Johannesburg based (Work from home)Industry: Global Telecoms Solutions & ServicesWork Type: Full Remote | Must have a reliable WFH setupJoin a leading global telecoms company that’s redefining the digital communications space. As a technical Support Lead, you'll be the go-to expert for complex VoIP, SIP, and Unifi...
1 day ago

UI Technical Lead
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 80 000 Monthly
Role: UI technical LeadLocation: Remote (ideally JHB based) A well-known Marketing-Technology leader is looking for a UI technical Lead to join their dynamic software team! As the UI Tech Lead, you will be responsible for the overseeing the design, implementation, and evolution of their user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) across all platforms. You'll champion design principles,...
2 days ago

TJ 16280 - SAP ARIBA (TECHNICAL) – CONTRACT (On-site)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Negotiable
SAP ARIBA (technical) – CONTRACT (On-site)
2 days ago

Technical Sales Consultant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
#SHIFTINTOHIGHCAREER by joining a Leader in Plastic Manufacturing Solutions as a technical Sales Specialist
2 days ago

Technical Sales Representative - Water (JHB Based)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 35000 Monthly
PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTIONTo promote and sell water-related valve products and solutions to municipal, utility, industrial water, and wastewater clients within the assigned region. The role focuses on understanding water industry regulations, water quality standards, and infrastructure needs to provide technically sound solutions that support sustainable water management. Responsibilities include man...
2 days ago

Technical Pump Sales Engineer
Location: Randburg
Salary: 75000 Monthly
technical Pump Sales Engineer is required to fill a vacancy at a leading pump company dealing with a wide range of pumps for the energy, petrochemical, mining, and wastewater industries.
2 days ago