Senior Refrigeration Project Manager - Retail and Commercial Refrigeration

Rory Mackie & Associates; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Project Manager. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end refrigeration projects, drive client relations, and maintain project timelines and budgets. With over 10 years of refrigeration experience and a relevant technical qualification, you will excel in managing customer satisfaction and ensuring quality deliverables. Travel will be required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of refrigeration experience.
• Proven project management skills.
• Must be mobile with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end refrigeration projects.
• Identify new sales opportunities in retail and commercial markets.
• Ensure project quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Refrigeration technical qualification

Job description

About the position :

Our client is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Refrigeration Project Manager to join their team. If you're passionate about leading high-impact projects and thrive in a fast-paced technical environment — we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end refrigeration projects
• Identify new sales opportunities in retail and commercial markets
• Manage and maintain strong client relationships
• Oversee project resources, timelines, and budgets
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery
• Commission and sign off refrigeration systems
• Ensure project quality and customer satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement in systems and execution

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of refrigeration experience
• Refrigeration technical qualification (essential)
• Proven project management skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Technical knowledge and hands-on understanding
• Must be mobile with own transport.
• Willing to travel.