DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:

Customer Excellence & Leadership

• Champion a culture of service excellence by delivering professional, responsive, and solutions-driven support to customers and internal stakeholders

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians

• Ensure all repairs and maintenance meet or exceed customer specifications and industry standards

• Address escalated technical queries and provide expert troubleshooting support

Technical Operations & Oversight

• Oversee and execute advanced diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs on refrigerated containers (major and minor mechanical/electrical damages)

• Ensure repairs are conducted strictly in accordance with company SOPs and manufacturer specifications

• Review and allocate job cards

• Determine required materials, consumables, and parts for efficient job completion

• Conduct and supervise Pre-Trip Inspections (PTIs) in line with customer and industry requirements

• Lead and attend to mechanical callouts as and when required, ensuring prompt resolution

• Must be able to provide regional operational support to other GLO depots

• Ensure all completed work undergoes stringent Quality Control checks prior to sign-off

• Monitor and ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and all depot safety standards

• Report system malfunctions and operational concerns to the Depot Manager

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the depot

REQUIREMENTS

We invite applications from candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:

Qualifications:

• Matric

• N4 / N5 Trade Certificate or Diploma in Electrical or Refrigeration

• Recognised accreditation on refrigerated container equipment (e.g., Carrier, Thermo King, Daikin, Star Cool, etc.)

• Trade Test (advantageous)

Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience in refrigerated container repairs and maintenance

• Proven experience in advanced fault diagnostics and major component repairs

• Supervisory or team leadership experience (advantageous)

Required skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring capability

• Advanced technical troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-risk operational environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• High attention to detail and quality standards

• Valid driver’s license

Applications close on: 2 November 2026.

Applicants are requested to send their CVs to the HR Department via email to

glo-recruitment@grindrodlogistics.com

Please submit your CV only at the initial application stage. Additional supporting documentation will be requested where required during the recruitment and selection process.

NB! Please state the name of the position as a reference.

Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets.