National Technical Manager (Generators and Mobile Cranes)

Introduction

BA Personnel is a trusted Executive Principal Talent Specialist Company with a proven track record in identifying, attracting, and securing exceptional talent for niche, specialist, and leadership appointments across South Africa and international markets. Leveraging deep industry expertise, extensive executive networks, and a consultative search methodology, we deliver strategically aligned talent solutions that enable organisations to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Our reputation is founded on representing high-calibre professionals who possess the leadership capability, technical expertise, and commercial acumen to create lasting business value.

Manage the Technical Function by ensuring the efficient maintenance and repairs  of  all  assets  (including  gear),  project  management  of  the manufacturing, sales and installation of generators.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Participate in the setting of annual trade /maintenance expense budgets and forecasts.

• Monitor all expenses relating to repair and maintenance so as to achieve or better budget results.

• Further enhance staff capability by training them in new technology on an ongoing basis

• Carry out special projects and other duties as directed by his/her superior.

• In conjunction with Procurement, liaise with OEM’s to ensure the best quality product / service at the best price and at the right time

• Manage and submit all warranty claims with OEM`s.

• Mange and register all new manufactured generators.

• Drive generator sales and oversee customer support to the existing and potential new customers.

• Achieve national generator sales revenues and margin targets as agreed with management

• Provide punctual and accurate reporting on budgeting, forecasting, branch and visitation reports.

• Present new products and services to existing and potential new customers

• Provide customer/internal stakeholders with feedback on work in progress.

• Apply supplier pricing structures that are in line with sales and margin objectives.

• Develop and present new business opportunities to Manco.

• Organize and facilitate site surveys as required by customers.

• Support financial management by assisting in recovering outstanding debtors.

• Keeping abreast of market and competitor trends for generators

• Maintain and promote good internal and external customer relationships.

• Develop, maintain and support technical team.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Trade qualification in the diesel/mechanical field

• BCom Business Management advantageous.

• Minimum 5 - 8 years’ experience in technical management role and strong technical experience on mobile cranes.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal stakeholders, Exco, Customers, Suppliers, Procurement, Finance

Dimensions

• Maintenance budgets < 2m p/month

• Staff count c 20

Key Competencies / Skills

• Decision making.

• Problem solving.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Budgeting and variance reporting.

• Business and financial acumen.

• Action oriented and results driven.

• Attention to detail.

• Analytical thinking.

• Customer service orientation.

• Confidentiality and ethics.

• Planning and organising.

• Emotional intelligence (EQ).

• Self-management.

• Understand basic financial principles.

• Computer literacy skills.

• Presentation skills.

• People management.

• Leadership skills.

• Technical acumen

Interested?

Disclaimer

By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualifications and or accreditation verified and confirm that you meet the competency requirements. You further consent to the relevant information being verified by a BA Personnel staff member. We would like to thank you for your application and if you have not received a response within two weeks would like to advise that your application was not successful.

We do look forward to being of service to you in the near future.

We look forward to receiving applications from candidates that fully meet the requirements of the spec.