Technical Representative

Caterpillar; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global machinery leader is seeking a Technical Representative to join their mining team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This pivotal role involves managing product problems, maximizing customer loyalty, and providing technical guidance to dealers. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a minimum of 6 years' experience, and strong technical capabilities. With a commitment to service excellence, you will contribute to building strong relationships while working in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 years minimum experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience of working in a multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product problem management within assigned territory.
• Maximize customer loyalty while minimizing commercial impact of complaints.
• Build dealer's technical capabilities to identify and repair product deficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance to dealers.
• Collaborate internally to deliver product defect fixes.

Skills

Customer Focus

Technical Excellence

Project Management

Service Excellence

Consulting

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Representative to join our mining team! In this pivotal role, you will assist with product problem management within an assigned territory or industry. Your goal is to maximize customer loyalty while minimizing the commercial impact of customer complaints related to products, applications, and maintenance requirements. You will achieve this through appropriate and timely use of resources, including goodwill.

What you will do :

Providing input to Service Operations Specialists for shop operations, service process improvements, and systems, to help dealers achieve higher service quality and improve profitability.

Drive and support Dealer Product Problem Management process.

Building dealer's technical capabilities to identify and repair product deficiencies.

Providing technical guidance and counselling dealers on presentations designed to inform customers of service advantages.

Directing dealers in managing Product Improvement Programs cost-effectively and within designated timeframes.

Collaborate internally with business partners to deliver product defect fixes for our end users in partnership with our dealers.

Skills you will have :

Customer Focus : Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Technical Excellence : Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Project Management : Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Service Excellence : Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Consulting : Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.

Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.

Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Relationship Management : Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Top candidates will also have :

A completed bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

6 years minimum experience in a similar role.

Strong technical capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Previous experience of working in a multinational company.

Travel time :

on average 50% within Southern Africa.

Additional Details

Travel: up to 50% in assigned territories in Southern Africa.

No Payroll change / ISE / relocation assistance will be provided.

Work location : Johannesburg.

What You Will Get

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar : helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Posting Dates :

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