Technical manager for SADC region

JA Solar; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global solar manufacturer in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated professional to manage product quality complaints. The successful candidate will conduct cause analyses and coordinate with teams to improve product quality. Ideal applicants will have a background in engineering or business along with strong analytical and communication skills. Experience in the solar industry is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this vital role.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background in engineering, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Handle various feedback and product quality complaints from sales or customers.
• Provide reports on open complaint cases and explain them when needed.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including sales, marketing, and R&D.

Job description

About the Company

JA Solar is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance solar products, dedicated to providing clean and sustainable energy solutions. Our mission is to promote the use of solar energy worldwide, and we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated professional to handle various feedback and product quality complaints from sales or customers. This role involves conducting cause analysis, providing improvement measures, and coordinating discussions with HQ, customers, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle various feedback and product quality complaints from sales or customers.
• Follow conduct cause analysis and provide improvement measures, and solutions by coordinating discussions with HQ, customers, and sales.
• Conduct frequent site visits across different African countries when needed, as requested by team members and approved by the Africa team leader.
• Conduct on-site commissioning across different African countries when needed, as requested by team members and approved by the Africa team leader.
• Provide customers with component installation training, technical Q&A, or component-related on-site testing with support from the technical team member.
• Provide reports on open complaint cases and be able to perform, explain, and defend reports when needed.
• Take part in site surveys and build relationships with different local partners for site surveys and construction if needed.
• Manage the products (PV modules & BESS) spare parts.
• Collect project pictures and videos and get approval from clients to use them for marketing.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including sales, marketing, and R&D, to support business objectives and initiatives.

Qualifications

Relevant educational background in engineering, business, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the solar energy industry.
• Familiarity with PV modules and BESS technologies.
• Previous experience in customer service or technical support roles.
• Engineer with a good knowledge of photovoltaic system design and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

JA Solar is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that our hiring practices are free from discrimination.