Andre Coetzee

Experienced refrigeration technician and electrician with over 15 years of hands-on experience in residential and commercial settings. Skilled in installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration systems, electrical wiring, and lighting, with a strong record in safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and customer relationship management. Known for transparent client communication and high standards of workmanship, which consistently drive referral business.

Keen to advance my technical skills while supporting organizational growth through practical, innovative solutions.

Refrigeration Technician at CCBSA (2015-10 – 2025-01)

• Inspected refrigeration systems to ensure safety compliance
• Maintained and repaired refrigerators, cold rooms, slush machines, coffee machines and fountain machines
• Carried out new cold room installations from construction through to commissioning, and installed coffee, slush and fountain machines
• Upheld high standards of workmanship on new installations, which led to an increase in referral business from satisfied clients
• Performed regular maintenance on newly installed equipment to keep it running optimally and customers satisfied
• Built client trust through transparent communication on system status, repair options and costs
• Contributed to company growth through business development efforts, including networking events and training
• Optimised system performance by detecting leaks and repairing or replacing damaged components
• Kept an organised inventory of the tools, parts and supplies needed for each job
• Worked independently and in teams, adapting as needed to complete jobs within agreed time frames

Electrician at RLN Electrical (2009-01 – 2015-10)

• Installed electrical wiring in commercial and residential buildings
• Cut wires and connected them to terminals, connectors, circuit breakers and transformers
• Installed conduit, wire and motor controls
• Installed, tested and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings, in line with safety standards and regulations
• Troubleshoot electrical faults using specialist testing devices
• Identified hazards, defects and necessary repairs through electrical testing
• Diagnosed and replaced failed domestic electrical components in line with safety standards

NQF Level 3 Electrician in Electrician – Vusalela College (2015)

NQF Level 2 Refrigeration Technician in Refrigeration Technician – ACRA (2006)

NQF Level 3 Fitter and Turner (Grade 12) in Fitter and Turner – High School Technical, Potchefstroom (1987)