Project Manager

CA Select; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Cape Town branch

Job summary

CA Select in Cape Town seeks a highly skilled Project Manager to lead HVAC projects from planning through delivery, ensuring quality and technical precision across installations. You will manage BOQ, procurement, site labour, and schedule, attend site meetings, issue instructions, and liaise with engineers and builders.

You will also handle variation orders, site documentation, and compile O&M manuals. A relevant PM qualification or Mechanical Engineering degree, 5–10 years in HVAC project

Qualifications

• A relevant Project Management qualification, Mechanical Engineering Degree, or a specialized Trade-related qualification.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in a Project Management role within the HVAC or mechanical services sector.
• Deep technical understanding of HVAC systems, components, and their functions.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge pertaining to machines and tools.
• Proficient in reading architectural plans and understanding building contracts.
• Excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail in planning.
• A valid Driver’s License and a reliable personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of HVAC projects, ensuring all deadlines and quality benchmarks are met.
• Manage Bills of Quantities (BOQ), procurement of materials, and strict control of site labour and team scheduling.
• Facilitate site management, including meetings, issuing instructions, and liaising with engineers and builders.
• Oversee all financial project administrative tasks, including claim submissions, variation orders, approvals, and contra charges.
• Conduct onsite measurements and read technical plans to ensure accurate implementation.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including as-built plans and O&M manuals.
• Identify technical solutions and manage completion of the full job scope.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Project Management qualification

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Trade-related qualification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Project Manager to join a leading provider of HVAC solutions at their Cape Town branch. This role is responsible for the full project lifecycle, from planning and resource management to onsite execution and delivery, ensuring all HVAC installations meet the highest standards of excellence and technical precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of HVAC projects, ensuring all deadlines and quality benchmarks are met.
• Manage Bills of Quantities (BOQ), procurement of materials, and strict control of site labour and team scheduling.
• Facilitate professional site management, including attending site meetings, issuing instructions, and liaising directly with engineers and builders.
• Oversee all financial project administrative tasks, including claim submissions, variation order quotes, approvals, and managing contra charges.
• Conduct onsite measurements and read technical plans to ensure accurate implementation.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including "as-built" plans and the compilation of O&M manuals.
• Proactively identify technical solutions and manage the completion of the full job scope.

Requirements

• A relevant Project Management qualification, Mechanical Engineering Degree, or a specialized Trade-related qualification.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in a Project Management role within the HVAC or mechanical services sector.
• Deep technical understanding of HVAC systems, components, and their functions.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge pertaining to machines and tools.
• Proficient in reading architectural plans and understanding building contracts.
• Excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail in planning.
• A valid Driver’s License and a reliable personal vehicle.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive monthly CTC salary ranging from R35,000 to R45,000, commensurate with experience.
• The opportunity to work with a market-leading specialist in the airconditioning and ventilation industry.
• A dynamic work environment with exposure to diverse, large-scale mechanical projects.
• Stable, permanent employment within a professional and growing team.