Job Description

About Weco (Pty) LtdWeco (Pty) Ltd is a leading South African precision engineering company with over 40 years of experience in providing high-quality solutions to the mining and quarrying industries. As a proud member of the Epiroc Group, a global leader in productivity and sustainability, we are committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient products and services.Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Krugersdorp, Mogale City, houses a wide range of CNC and conventional engineering machines, allowing us to produce precision component wear parts to the highest standards. We specialize in the service and repair of drifters, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of mining equipment.Life at Weco (Pty) LtdJoin our team and be part of an innovative company leading the way in drilling equipment. As a member of our team, you'll have access to world-class learning and development opportunities that will help you grow your skills and career. Our fast-paced company is focused on continuous improvement and growth, providing a dynamic and exciting work environment. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. With a rich history in precision engineering, Weco offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the industry.Mission:This is a technical sales role for rock drills and drilling equipment. To expand the market share of the company by developing relationships with new and existing customers to promote a wide range of high precision manufactured component parts to the customer's specification. Working in the industrial and engineering sphere the technical sales representative will be a vital member of the sales team generating income from new sources. The sales representative will exhibit independent judgement and sound technical knowledge to position the company and the Weco brand prominently as the quality manufacturer of choice.Representing Weco's interests with our clients with a view to furthering the sale of Weco's products and services, providing a high level of technical support to the customer's technical and maintenance teams. Acting as an on-site technical expert providing fault finding and preventative maintenance checks on the equipment, record, log and analyse the technical data and provide analysis of reported faults with suggestions for improved maintenance planning with a view to positioning Weco as the supplier of choice.Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop meaningful customer relationships through face to face sales and contact
• Travel widely to customer sites throughout the region
• Create partnerships with customers to ascertain their needs and develop products to provide solutions.
• Create Audit, Inspection and failure reports, with solutions that add value to the customer.
• Respond to clients' needs promptly thus ensuring our brand promise of Rock Solid Dependability.
• Provide support to sales team to develop sales funnel with new products to existing customers through expanding client's awareness of the range of products Weco is capable of manufacturing.
• Collect industry and customer information and collate customer data for future planning
• Use data bases and customer information to generate additional sales opportunities.
• Generate quotations for intricate and detailed manufactured items
• Assist R&D team with information to speedily develop prototypes to client specification
• Assist internal sales teams with deliveries and customer relationships.
• Assist with marketing material and events to promote sales

Competencies, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar industry
• The field service technician must have an extensive knowledge of drifter components (rock drills), their applications and uses.
• They will have an understanding the operation and theory of all moving machinery and working equipment in a trackless mining environment,
• with maximum knowledge of hydraulic drill rigs of various OEMs and the correct installation, commissioning, decommissioning and minor repair of drifters.
• They will have an ability to read drawings and technical diagrams and electrical circuitry. Thorough understanding of compliance, ISO/OHS and mine safety regulations.
• Knowledge of basic MS office, emails and online/remote platforms for meetings. Knowledge of ERP system for day-to-day task.
• Fluent and able to converse in Afrikaans & English and preferably an African language, with exceptional ability to write technical reports in English.
• Ability to lead conversation around technical matters with operators, supervisors, foreman, engineers, and technical staff.
• Sales Experience, Advance Excel Skills, CRM systems, Oracle, SAP
• Extensive local travel
• Multinational organization experience

Educational Qualification:

• Trade certificate: Diesel, Millwright, Electrician (Auto), Hydraulic Fitter

Behaviours:

• Adherence to the company values of : Honesty, Integrity, Accountability, Quality & Service Excellence
• Respectful of a culturally diverse work force promoting team work and harmony.
• Curious by nature with a can-do attitude.
• Willing to take on new and varied duties with minimum of outside intervention.
• The ability to work unsupervised and have a goal driven mind set.
• The ability to search out quality in all aspects of the work done at Weco.
• Acute attention to detail and be deadline focused.

Last Date to Apply: 04 November 2024Join Weco and be part of an innovative company leading the way in drilling equipment.Why work for us:

• World class learning and development opportunities
• Fast paced company focused on growth
• A diverse and inclusive workforce that allows people to thrive
• Precision engineering is in our blood

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