About the position
Location: Ottery, Cape Town
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: R 50 000.00
Industry: Manufacturing
An established industrial refrigeration company based in Ottery, Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic, technical environments and have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-border projects. This is a key opportunity to join a leading player in the industrial refrigeration sector, managing large-scale projects across South Africa and East Africa.
Responsbilities:
- Lead the planning and delivery of ammonia refrigeration projects from start to finish
- Coordinate teams and subcontractors to meet safety, quality, and performance standards
- Oversee both mechanical and electrical workstreams
- Manage procurement, delivery timelines, and material readiness
- Collaborate with engineering teams on designs and technical specs
- Maintain accurate records and prepare full project handover files
- Track budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure timely invoicing
- Identify cost variances and proactively manage risks
- Build trusted relationships with clients
- Develop project proposals and quotations tailored to their needs
- Identify future opportunities for business growth
- Plan and execute final commissioning with service teams
- Ensure performance meets technical and compliance requirements
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience managing industrial ammonia refrigeration projects
- Engineering qualification: Diploma, B-Tech, or Degree
- Skilled in reading P&IDs and electrical wiring diagrams
- Strong understanding of QHSE standards, risk management & method statements
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel & Outlook
- Excellent communication, reporting, and proposal writing skills
- Valid driver’s license and passport
- Willingness to travel across South Africa and East Africa
Nice-to-Haves:
Knowledge of SANS 10147, pressure equipment regulations, and AIA inspections
SAQCC Gas CAT A (SARACCA) certification
Familiarity with refrigeration thermodynamics
How To Apply:
- Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: [URL Removed] or [Email Address Removed] email us your CV to:[Email Address Removed].com
- We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Desired Skills:
- Project Manager
- Project Manager
- Project Manager
