Refrigeration Technician at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

Introduction

• An opportunity has become available for a Refrigeration technician. The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, repairs and installation of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment respond to emergency calls for both SANBS and NBI.

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• Undertakes the maintenance, repairs and installation of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment respond emergency calls for both SANBS and NBI
• Undertakes the Repairs and Testing of Equipment
• Undertakes Routine Checks of Refrigeration Installations and Equipment for SANBS and NBI
• Undertakes Routine Maintenance and Repairs of Refrigeration and Equipment for SANBS and NBI
• Ensures that Tools are cleaned and maintained
• Ensures that Administration is undertaken effectively and efficiently

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and attention details
• Judgement and decision making
• Problem Solving
• Planning organising and monitoring
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Ethical behavior
• Excellence orientation

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12.
• Refrigeration Certificate.
• Driver’s License.
• Passed trade test Refrigeration.
• Registered Refrigeration Practitioner.
• Diploma in Refrigeration will be advantageous

Experience and knowledge requirements 

• 5 years’ post qualification experience in refrigeration and airconditiong. Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
• Understanding, knowledge and application of the relevant SANS legislation regarding HVAC &R industry.
• Knowledge of SHEQ regulations and legislation in the work area

Special Requirements: 

• Overtime as and when required and travelling when necessary.
• Performing on call duties on a roster basis.
• Travel to various sites for planned and corrective maintenance.  

Apply by: 16 November 2025