Senior HVAC Technical Manager – Commercial Hot Water

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

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.