Product Manager – Selby

Recruitment Agency: Midvaal Recruitment

Reference Number: MID738

Email: cv@midvaalrecruitment.co.za

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 company’s 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:

Email: cv@midvaalrecruitment.co.za

Subject Line: Reference MID738 – Product Manager Selby

Closing Date: 30 October 2026 (COB)