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

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