B.Sc. Electronics or equivalent 3-year tertiary qualification from a recognised tertiary institution
Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience related to mechanical and electrical fault finding and development of technical solutions
Previous experience in dealing with automotive product support issues of a technical nature
Literature authoring skills in any Windows-based PC language
Thorough vehicle product knowledge
Knowledge of the Company's group service systems
Knowledge of the Company's dealer network
Experience with EV and high-voltage systems
A good degree of business acumen
Ability to listen and communicate effectively at all levels
Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels
Good negotiation and interpersonal skills; able to deal with conflict constructively
Excellent planning and organizing skills, with an organized and methodical approach to tasks
Effective problem-solving abilities, combined with logical visual and spatial thinking skills.
Ability to analyse data sets effectively
High level of detail consciousness/ accuracy
High level of energy, enthusiasm and work commitment
Self-starter with the ability to work independently to high-quality standards
Be willing and able to travel extensively throughout South Africa in the ambit
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, prepare and do technical dealer analysis
Flying nationally to repair complex problems to the correct safety and quality standards on vehicles at the Company's dealers
Performing root-cause analysis of complex vehicle problems and assisting in developing dealer training content and material to address shortcomings
Planning and preparing dealer analysis, identifying weak areas in the Company's dealer network on technical issues and non-conformance to the Company's Service Core Process
Ensuring the most economical method of diagnosis and repair is available to the Company's dealer network
Assess training needs and recommend actions
Analysing technical skills gaps at the dealer and conducting in-house training at the dealer level
Analysing tools and equipment status at the dealer level and recommending corrective actions
Reporting back to the Company on the technical requirements for its dealer network and recommending specific training programs to address the identified shortcomings
Up-skilling the Company's dealer network on the vehicle diagnosis process
Developing and implementing a user-friendly feedback loop for guided fault-finding telematic support for the dealer network
Liaising between all divisions within the Company
Establish a working relationship with the technical support centre and customer interaction centre
Implement a process of identifying weak dealers based on the information from TSC and CIC
Agree on the dealers that need attention with TSC and CIC
Implement regularly scheduled meetings with TSC/ CIC to follow up on actions taken and agree on the next actions
Together with TSC/ CIC plan for and ensure that high-profile customer cases are given priority
Providing support with the preparation of new model launch vehicles
Providing support concerning the repeat repair reduction programme
Reporting to the Company's management
Implement systems of reporting to the Company's management on dealer network progress and the status on actions conducted by the flying technician
Integrate the regional after-sales manager in the dealer visits to ensure that action plans are properly implemented and monitored