HVAC & Refrigeration Product Manager – Technical & Commercial

DataTech Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,168,000 - 1,399,000; Full time

Job summary

DataTech Recruitment seeks a technically strong Product Manager to own the refrigeration, HVAC and air-conditioning product portfolio for a Johannesburg-based supplier. The role blends hands-on technical knowledge with commercial decision-making to evaluate products, assess suppliers and ensure market-ready offerings.

You’ll work with engineering and procurement across branches, develop knowledge through technical training and guide product selection, lifecycle management and profitability.

Qualifications

• Matric and a formal technical qualification in Refrigeration, HVAC or Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive practical experience with refrigeration, HVAC and air-conditioning equipment.
• Strong technical understanding of compressors, condensers, evaporators, refrigerants, controls.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, equipment performance data and product selection requirements.
• Knowledge of product costing, pricing, margins and commercial viability.

Responsibilities

• Manage, evaluate and improve refrigeration, HVAC and air-conditioning product portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new products, improve ranges and assess emerging technologies.
• Evaluate suppliers and equipment based on technical performance, quality, suitability and commercial viability.
• Analyse product costs, selling prices, margins and market competitiveness.
• Identify gaps, overlapping products and obsolete equipment within existing product ranges.
• Provide technical product advice and support to the national branch network.
• Work closely with Procurement to manage product lifecycles, stock suitability and alternative product options.
• Collaborate with Engineering on product testing, technical evaluations and equipment performance.
• Develop product knowledge across the business through technical training and guidance.
• Support informed product selection by interpreting technical specifications and performance data.

Skills

Refrigeration

HVAC

Technical knowledge

Commercial decision-making

Portfolio management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Matric

Technical qualification in Refrigeration/HVAC

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

DataTech Recruitment seeks a technically strong Product Manager to own the refrigeration, HVAC and air-conditioning product portfolio for a Johannesburg-based supplier. The role blends hands-on technical knowledge with commercial decision-making to evaluate products, assess suppliers and ensure market-ready offerings.

You’ll work with engineering and procurement across branches, develop knowledge through technical training and guide product selection, lifecycle management and profitability.