Technician - Catering Equipment at Phakisa Group

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, service, and maintain commercial cooking equipment with emphasis on mechanical systems, gas appliances, ovens, and user-facing performance issues.

Core Equipment Scope:

• Combi ovens and convection ovens
• Gas and electric ranges
• Stoves, cooktops, fryers, grills, charbroilers
• Light catering appliances where relevant

Key Technical Skills:

• Gas appliance fault diagnosis (LPG and Natural Gas principles)
• Burner systems, valves, regulators, ignition systems
• Mechanical systems: hinges, doors, seals, motors, belts
• Electrical diagnostics on ovens and appliances (sensors, relays, control boards)
• Calibration and performance testing (temperature accuracy, combustion quality)

Certifications/Formal Requirements:

• Gas installer qualification or strong gas appliance background
• Electrical fault-finding competence
• Ability to read technical manuals and exploded diagrams
• Valid driver's licence

Experience Profile:

• 5+ years in commercial catering equipment service with proven experience in ovens and ranges.
• Background in Millwright, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or HVAC & Refrigeration.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong client interaction skills
• Detail-oriented workmanship
• Pride in clean, professional installations and repairs
• Willingness to learn brand-specific systems