Technical Manager – (CLTM)

Main Job Function

Position

Technical Manager – Heat Pump Division

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reporting to: CEO

We are looking for a technically strong engineering leader capable of taking ownership of engineering integrity and project delivery quality across the Gauteng operation.

The successful candidate will oversee:

• Technical validation of commercial proposals
• Project execution quality
• Commissioning oversight
• Technical problem-solving
• Installation compliance
• Leadership of project managers and installation teams

The role requires someone who can move comfortably between:

• Engineering review
• Site problem-solving
• Leadership and accountability
• Technical decision-making
• Operational execution

This person must be capable of identifying technical risks early and enforcing high standards throughout project delivery.

 

 

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 7–10+ years’ experience in HVAC/building services/mechanical systems
• Strong project delivery background
• Experience of managing technical teams or project managers
• Strong understanding of commercial installations and site coordination
• Ability to read and critique technical designs and system layouts

Strong preference for candidates with experience in:

• Hydronic systems
• Commercial hot water systems
• Heat pumps
• Plant rooms
• Pumped systems
• Commissioning

 

Criteria

We are likely looking for someone currently working as one of the following:

• Senior HVAC Project Engineer
• Mechanical Building Services Engineer
• HVAC Contracts Manager
• MEP Project Manager
• Technical Services Manager
• Commissioning Manager
• Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Industry backgrounds may include:

• Hvac
• Commercial Mechanical Contracting
• Hydronic Systems
• Central Plant Systems
• Hot Water Systems
• Renewable Thermal Systems
• Building services engineering
• Heat pump experience is highly advantageous, but strong HVAC hydronic and commercial mechanical systems experience may also be suitable.

 

Remuneration

• R70k-R100k

 

 

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.