Description:
VHH South African Branch
Reporting
Managing Director South African Branch
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering combined with competency in hydro plant machinery with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree a plus
- Demonstrated skills mechanical or electrical engineering, organizational talents and ability to provide technical service to customers
- Knowledge in Non Destructive Testing/Quality assurance a plus
- Expertise in manufacturing, field service and commissioning
- Knowledge about on-site machining a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
- Self-Starter with problem solving skills
- Great attention to detail
- English fluent, French, Portuguese or German a plus
- Open-minded, communicative personality, enjoys working in international teams with people from different cultural backgrounds
- Willingness to travel in African countries with hydro power or hydro-power potential
- Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English is mandatory, Portuguese , French or German language skills are welcome
- Key Responsibilities
- Product and Process Specialist
- Service Immediate Customer needs
- Application Development/ Product Design
- New Product Introductions
- Customer/Supplier/Vendor Relations
- Identify New Product Opportunities
- Organize transfer meetings with sales, project management and customers
- Project Management as required
- On-site assessments, diagnosis, preventative maintenance, repairs and/or upgrades to Customer’s equipment
- Sales Opportunity Management as required
- Contribute to company committees or initiatives as needed
- Travel will be required as part of this position
- Other duties may be assigned