Refrigeration Manager

Our client in the farming and fruit packing industry is currently seeking to appoint a Refrigeration Manager for multiple sites based in the Ceres and Prins Alfred Hamlet region.

The ideal candidate must have extensive relevant experience and will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks & monitoring of cold rooms.

Responsibilities further include:

  • Management of external contractors & suppliers
  • The effectiveness of ammonia plants (19.4 MWR) through ongoing maintenance and upgrades
  • Compliance of SABS 10147 of ammonia plants
  • Oversight over installation of ammonia machinery, network and electrical installations
  • Budget management per plant in cooperation with inhouse managers
  • Risk and energy management all other aspects related to the role

Qualifications, skills and experience:

  • B.Eng Engineering degree / Diploma in engineering / refrigeration craftsmanship
  • 5 to 10 years in-depth ammonia experience
  • Experience with refrigeration of fresh produce (fruits & vegetables) will be advantageous
  • SAQGAS category B Certificate
  • Fundamental electrical knowledge
  • Strong interpersonal skills

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  • a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, inclusive of contact and email information
  • a covering letter motivating the application
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  • availability
  • contactable referees

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:   23  November 2021