Product Specialist

Epiroc; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Kathu, Northern Cape, is seeking a Product Specialist to drive the success of their Surface and Contractor Drill Rigs product line. The role involves mentoring a team, providing technical expertise, and collaborating with various departments to enhance product visibility and sales. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in product management or a similar role, with strong technical knowledge of mining equipment. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management, sales, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, able to guide a team.
• Strong technical knowledge of Epiroc drill rigs.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of product line and competitive positioning.
• Lead and mentor team of technicians and marketing staff.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to identify new products.
• Deliver product training sessions.
• Monitor performance metrics for the product line.

Skills

Product management

Sales

Technical knowledge of mining equipment

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Trade qualification or related field

Tools

Data analysis and reporting tools

Job description

About Epiroc

Epiroc is a multinational company with a presence in 150 countries, which with innovative technology, develops and provides safe and state-of-the-art equipment, such as drilling machinery and construction tools for use in surface and underground mining. It also offers world-class after-sales services and solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.

Life at Epiroc

By joining our team, you will be part of a group of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: collaboration, commitment and innovation. The work environment in the mining and construction industries presents unique and interesting challenges that you will not find in other industries. Our culture is characterized by care for work-life balance, professional development, global professional opportunities, and an epic benefits package.

Your mission as a Product Specialist

As a Product Specialist, you drive the success of the Epiroc Surface and Contractor Drill Rigs product line by leveraging deep technical expertise, market insights, and a commitment to excellence.

What you’ll do

• Develop a thorough understanding of the Epiroc Surface and Contractor Drill Rigs product line, including specifications, applications, and competitive positioning.
• Serve as the go-to expert for technical inquiries from both internal teams and customers.
• Lead and mentor a team of service Technicians, product developers, or marketing staff associated with the drill rigs category.
• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and foster a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to identify and develop new products or improvements actioning TSNB’s letters based on market needs.
• Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of products.
• Deliver product training sessions and demonstrations to customers and distributors.
• Address customer concerns and feedback to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Assist in developing and executing promotional campaigns to boost product visibility and sales.
• Monitor and report on the performance of the Epiroc Surface and Contractor Drill Rigs product line, including sales, profitability, and market share.
• Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and achieve business objectives.
• Purpose driven in Root cause analysis

What you’ll bring

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management, sales, Trade qualification or a related field, preferably in mining equipment or drill rigs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and guide a team towards success.
• Strong technical knowledge of Epiroc Pit Viper 271,275&351 DM30, DM45 & DML.
• Completed SL1/SL2, RCS advanced & Automation

Who you are

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.

Location

Kathu, Northern Cape

Closing Date

05 December 2025