Senior HVAC Commissioning Lead: Projects & Team Guidance

SFI Group (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

SFI Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a highly skilled HVAC Commissioning Technician to lead installations, optimize performance, and ensure safety compliance on HVAC and refrigeration projects.

You will manage commissioning from start to finish, supervise site surveys, test final stages, and provide technical support while mentoring a small team. Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, VRF/VRV, and pumps is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on HVAC commissioning experience.
• 3+ years in a senior technical role.
• Proven ability to lead commissioning projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, cooling towers, VRF/VRV, and pumps.
• Experience in technical presentations and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC projects from initiation to commissioning, ensuring timely execution and quality.
• Supervise installations, conduct site surveys, test final stages, ensure systems function optimally.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC faults, including wiring, components, and performance issues.
• Ensure all work meets industry, company, and safety standards, while maintaining complete project documentation.
• Attend meetings, address customer concerns, and build strong client relationships.
• Mentor and oversee a small team, ensuring high performance and skills transfer.
• Conduct inspections, service HVAC units, and generate work requisitions for required maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to OHSA regulations and company quality standards.
• Collaborate with logistics, admin teams, and technical supervisors to ensure seamless project execution.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician

Matric/Grade 12

BTech / National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Registered Gas Practitioner (SAQCC)

N2–N6 Nated Certificate

Job description

SFI Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a highly skilled HVAC Commissioning Technician to lead installations, optimize performance, and ensure safety compliance on HVAC and refrigeration projects.

You will manage commissioning from start to finish, supervise site surveys, test final stages, and provide technical support while mentoring a small team. Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, VRF/VRV, and pumps is essential.