Senior HVAC Specialist Cape Town

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Bidvest Facilities Management is actively recruiting for a Senior HVAC Specialist position in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the General sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: other or equivalent• Industry Focus: General• Location Preference: in Cape Town

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Senior HVAC Specialist position is an important role within the General sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in General offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Senior HVAC Specialist position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement• Educational qualifications in line with other• Specific achievements in the General field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The General sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Senior HVAC Specialist Company: Bidvest Facilities Management

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Management Property Reference: 207321

Reference: 207321

Vacancy Details

Employer: Bidvest Facilities Management

ROLE PURPOSE

The selected candidate will oversee and execute the Maintenance Engineering operations and results. The primary goal is to provide excellent value for our clients through the effective delivery of Maintenance Engineering services.

MAIN OUTPUTS

1. Engineering and Maintenance Expertise and Support for Regional Portfolios: Conduct reviews and maintain asset maintenance strategies, including detailed engineering instructions for technical assets. Manage the lifecycle of plant and equipment and update the relevant database. Perform quality control inspections and audits. Observe and record planned maintenance tasks and projects.


2. Technical Design and Review of Mechanical Engineering Systems: Design and implement mechanical, HVAC, and ventilation systems and solutions. Utilize first-principle calculations and software to support designs and solutions. Prepare engineering proposals for mechanical projects, upgrades, and refurbishments. Participate in cooling capacity management exercises. Approve project specifications from a Compliance, Constructability, Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (CCRAM) engineering perspective.


3. Business Initiative Support through Technical Advisory Services: Conduct physical condition assessments and technical reviews of equipment, systems, and asset registers. Perform asset counting/tagging during new contract mobilization stages. Recommission existing HVAC and building management system equipment to meet original design specifications as needed. Provide inputs on maintenance service level agreements for mechanical engineering systems.


4. SAP CMMS System Navigation, Data Capture, and Workflow Management: Perform on-site asset verification, inspections, and update CMMS (SAP) data accordingly. Link task lists and planned maintenance schedules to all relevant plant and equipment. Compile site-specific engineering equipment instructions (job plans / maintenance task lists).


5. Compliance and Risk Management Outputs: Provide advisory support to regions on statutory and regulatory requirements for mechanical engineering systems. Perform assessments and compile reports on governing regulations and technical industry standards. Compile, process, and track risk notifications across the region.


6. Incident Investigation and Problem-Solving: Offer Level 2 support for breakdowns and equipment reinstatement in the event of critical breakdowns. Conduct incident and failure investigations and compile detailed reports using RCA methods. Analyze data and digital information to formulate failure-mode investigations. Provide solutions on preventative measures to prevent reoccurrence of failures and drive continuous improvement.


7. Reporting and Administration: Generate professional reports for clients and senior management. Participate in client meetings, site briefings, and project catch-ups as applicable. Perform general administrative duties.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The Applicant must meet the following requirements

Matric (Grade 12) BSc or BEng Degree, B-Tech Degree, S4 or N6 in Mechanical/Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineering Qualification in Electrical Engineering is an advantage Professional Registration with ECSA is an advantage Refrigeration and Air-conditioning trade test is advantageous Post-graduate qualifications in project management/engineering is advantageous Code B (Minimum) – Frequent traveling required 10 - 15 years’ experience in the Design and Maintenance of HVAC and Mechanical Engineering systems Knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and components Read and interpret schematics and technical manuals Incident and failure investigation Technical report writing Functional specific training in (Mechanical/Air-conditioning and ventilation) Root-cause analysis Occupational Health and Safety Act Discipline-specific SANS codes and practices HIRA Method Statements SLA Compliance Management Budget Management where applicable Building Regulations Computer Literate (MS Office Packages) CMMS (SAP) proficiency or experience with other CMMS systems, e.g. Maximo, Onkey Heat load calculation First aid

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

Good planning and organizational skills Initiative/Proactively Written Communication Service Oriented Attention to detail Business Acumen Decisiveness Display pursuit of excellence Maintain confidentiality Etiquette / Courtesy in Business Planning & execution skills Problem Analysis Demonstrate independence Relationship Building Listening Teamwork Good interpersonal skills