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Technical Placements Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Technical Manager to lead technical oversight, engineering integrity, and project delivery for large-scale commercial hot water and heat pump installations in Johannesburg.

Ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in HVAC/mechanical/building services, strong hydronic or commercial hot water experience, and a track record of managing technical teams and complex site challenges. Salary negotiable.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in HVAC, mechanical, or building services.
• Strong hydronic or commercial hot water experience.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Solid understanding of central plant and pumped systems.
• Ability to read and critique mechanical designs.

Responsibilities

• Validate technical designs and proposals.
• Lead project managers and installation teams.
• Oversee commissioning and installation quality.
• Resolve complex technical and site challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Improve technical standards and operational discipline.
• Build and mentor a strong technical team.

Skills

HVAC

Building Services

Team Leadership

Hydronic Systems

Central Plant

Pumped Systems

Reading Designs

Job description

Technical Manager – Commercial Hot Water & Heat PumpSystems (Johannesburg)

A specialist engineering firm is seeking a TechnicalManager to lead technical oversight, engineering integrity, and projectdelivery across large‑scale commercial hot water and heat pump installations.

This role is ideal for a senior HVAC/mechanical professionalwho enjoys technical leadership, problem‑solving, and ensuring high‑qualityproject execution.

What You’ll Do

• Validate technical designs and proposals
• Lead project managers and installation teams
• Oversee commissioning and installation quality
• Resolve complex technical and site challenges
• Ensure compliance with SANS and OHSA
• Improve technical standards and operational discipline
• Build and mentor a strong technical team

Requirements

What You Need

• 7–10+ years in HVAC/mechanical/building services
• Strong hydronic or commercial hot water experience
• Experience managing technical teams
• Strong understanding of central plant and pumped systems
• Ability to read and critique mechanical designs

Ideal Backgrounds

• Renewable thermal systems

Salary and benefits negotiable and commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.