Product Specialist - Sishen

Epiroc Group; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining and construction company is looking for a Product Specialist in Kathu, Northern Cape. You will drive the success of the Surface and Contractor Drill Rigs product line and collaborate with various teams to enhance product visibility and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years in product management or similar fields and strong technical knowledge of drill rigs. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful work within innovative and sustainable industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management, sales, trade qualification or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with ability to motivate a team.
• Strong technical knowledge of specified drill rigs.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the product line and its competitive positioning.
• Serve as the expert for technical inquiries from teams and customers.
• Lead and mentor a team associated with the drill rigs category.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Experience in mining equipment or drill rigs

Completion of SL1/SL2, RCS advanced & automation

Tools

Epiroc Pit Viper 271, 275 & 351, DM30, DM45 & DML

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, digitalisation 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 characterised 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

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Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground‑breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world‑class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalisation and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity is not just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com