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
  

• 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
  

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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: hireresolve.us or mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us email us your CV to:manufacturing@hireresolve.za.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.