Product Manager
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
Product Manager Selby
Recruitment Agency: Midvaal Recruitment
Reference Number: MID738
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Product Manager based in Selby. Partnering with Midvaal Recruitment on behalf of a leading industry specialist this role takes full technical and commercial ownership of the refrigeration HVAC and air-conditioning product portfolio to drive portfolio growth evaluation and development.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management: Manage optimize and continuously improve the companys product portfolio. Identify gaps redundancies and obsolete items within existing ranges.
Product & Supplier Evaluation: Assess and evaluate new products emerging technologies and prospective suppliers.
Commercial Viability & Costing: Analyze and assess product costs selling prices profit margins and overall market competitiveness.
Technical Support: Deliver expert technical product support and guidance to the national branch network.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Procurement on product lifecycle management inventory stock suitability and technical substitutions. Coordinate technical evaluations and product testing with Engineering.
Training Development: Build and roll out technical training and product knowledge initiatives across the business.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
Grade 12 / Matric.
Formal technical qualification in refrigeration HVAC or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience:
Extensive practical background in refrigeration HVAC and air-conditioning products and applications.
Strong technical knowledge encompassing compressors condensing units evaporators refrigerants controls and associated systems.
Note: Relevant technical industry experience takes precedence over previous formal product management job titles. Prior product management technical management or supplier evaluation experience is advantageous.
Skills & Knowledge:
Exceptional product knowledge in refrigeration HVAC and air-conditioning.
Proficiency in interpreting technical specifications equipment-selection requirements and performance data.
Commercial acumen covering product costing pricing and margins.
Experience with SAP Business One (or a similar ERP system) and international sourcing/product development is advantageous.
Key Competencies & Attributes
Analytical & Strategic: Strong analytical thinking structured decision-making and strategic foresight with high attention to detail.
Autonomous & Communicative: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently.
A-Player Characteristics: A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership stays organized drives results works efficiently and operates well as a team player.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who match the specifications are invited to submit their updated CV to:
Subject Line: Reference MID738 Product Manager Selby
Closing Date: 30 October 2026 (COB)
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