Regional Technical Service and Sales Engineer

GEA Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural technology sector is seeking a Divisional Technical Expert to provide onsite service interventions and manage project budgets. You'll leverage your technical qualifications and extensive experience to lead and collaborate within teams, ensuring excellence in project execution and problem resolution. This role demands a blend of analytical skills, leadership, and effective communication to drive ongoing improvements and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical experience required.
• Background in the agricultural industry necessary.
• Experience in a managerial role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Divisional technical expert overseeing budgets and project timelines.
• Provide detailed technical reports and assist in farm technologies equipment upgrades.
• Resolve technical issues and confirm work accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Tertiary technical qualification in electrical or electromechanical

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Serves as the Divisional technical expert
• On site service intervention
• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for service work and commissioning projects:
  • Develop detailed cost estimates and project schedules
  • Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Take lead and discuss project specifications by consulting with customers and GEA CoC
• Answer questions and resolves technical issues, brought forth by Farm Technologies team members and GEA customers
• Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed, and the methods used by technical staff
• Provide detailed technical reports, recommended repair solutions, and define measures to prevent reoccurrences in a timely manner
• Drive Farm Technologies Equipment Upgrades and Modernization with technological improvements
• Assist Services Sales to create SLA’s and associated estimating tools for:
  • Inspections Only
  • Service contracts
  • Full maintenance contracts

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Tertiary technical qualification or similar in electrical or electromechanical
• 4+ years of Technical experience
• Background/experience in agricultural industry
• Experience in a managerial role
• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various complex problems
• Leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team
• English/Afrikaans (proficient),
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Analytical capabilities,
• Problem-solving skills

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