Product Manager Cat Grade 3D Global Grade 12

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks an experienced technical professional to lead machine control deployments, calibrations and field service for Grade systems.

You will install, commission and optimize Trimble/Leica/Topcon platforms, support customer-facing technology deployments, and drive accuracy, reliability and customer satisfaction across territories.

Qualifications

• Qualified Artisan with trade background in earthmoving or heavy equipment.
• Trade Test Certificate and valid driver's license.
• National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or related fields.
• Degree in Engineering or Geomatics is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years in construction/earthmoving/technology environments.
• Minimum 3 years with machine control, GNSS, Grade Control, or related solutions.
• Proven experience installing and commissioning Grade Control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting machine electrical/electronic systems.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technology deployments.
• Experience operating construction technology software.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Judgement

Drive Energy Initiative

Verbal and written Communication

Customer Responsiveness

Influencing and Negotiation

Building Relationships

Business and Financial Acumen

Professional / Technical Competence

Programme and Project Management

Practical Execution Management

Developing People

Participative Management

Education

Trade Test Certificate

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical/Mechatronics/Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Degree in Engineering or Geomatics (advantageous)

Tools

Trimble

Topcon

Leica

Caterpillar Grade

GNSS receivers

Job description

Key Outputs

• Achievement of annual revenue and gross profit targets.
• Increased machine technology attachment rates.
• Growth in Cat Grade solution sales.
• Expansion of retrofit opportunities.
• Successful installation and commissioning of Grade systems.
• Reduced deployment defects and rework.
• Accurate machine calibrations and validation.
• Achievement of deployment quality standards.
• Increased technology utilization and adoption.
• Improved customer productivity outcomes.
• Increased customer satisfaction.
• Growth in repeat technology sales.
• Effective opportunity management.
• Accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Timely technical issue resolution.
• Standardized deployment processes across territories.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Qualified Artisan (Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic, Auto Electrician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic or equivalent).
• Trade Test Certificate and Valid Driver's License.
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Degree in Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics or Technology-related discipline advantageous
• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction, earthmoving, technology, machine control, surveying, or equipment management environments.
• Minimum 3 years' experience with machine control, GNSS, Grade Control, machine guidance, survey, or construction technology solutions.
• Proven experience installing and commissioning Grade Control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting machine electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technology deployments.
• Experience operating and configuring construction technology software.
• Strong understanding of Earthmoving and Construction applications.
• Proven experience working on Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or other machine control system experience.
• Experience configuring GNSS receivers, base stations and correction networks.
• Machine calibration and machine control deployment experience.
• Survey control and site positioning experience.
• Experience troubleshooting machine electrical, CANBUS and electronic systems.
• Experience with Caterpillar Grade, Trimble, Leica, Topcon or similar machine control platforms.
• Caterpillar Grade experience advantageous.
• Analytical Thinking (L2)
• Judgement (includes Decision Making) (L2)
• Drive, Energy and Initiative (L2)
• Verbal and written Communication (including listening) (L2)
• Customer Responsiveness (L2)
• Influencing and Negotiation (L2)
• Building Relationships (L2)
• Business and Financial Acumen (Including Commercial Orientation) (L2)
• Professional / Technical Competence (L3)
• Programme and Project Management (L2)
• Practical Execution Management (Planning; Organising and Monitoring) (L2)
• Developing People (L2)
• Participative Management (Empowering and Including) (L2)