Engineer

 

Recruiter:

Multiform Human Development

Job Ref:

JHB000080/NV

Date posted:

Friday, August 19, 2022

Location:

Potchefstroom, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
An industry leader in the mechanized irrigation sector which is based in the NORTH WEST PROVINCE and within the Potchefstroom area, is recruiting for an experienced and skilled Design Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Salary: R 300 000.00 per annum

Experience

The successful incumbent must possess at least two (2) years’ experience as an engineer in a technical role within irrigation and water hydraulics sector.
Experience with Global Mapper, Modelmaker/Irrimaker and Excel will be advantageous

Formal qualifications

  • A B.Engineering (B.Eng) degree in Mechanical engineering
  • Holder of a Project Management Certificate
  • Valid driving license code 08
  • Own transport
  • A valid medical certificate certifying the incumbent’s fitness status to work
  • Experience within the agricultural sector will be advantageous
  • Drone licence will be advantageous
Responsibilities
  • The Design Engineer will be responsible for designing irrigation systems based on the clients’ requirements or needs.
  • Assessment of the clients’ site and determining the needs
  • Calculating solutions to address the needs of the client
  • Making Turnkey designs and quotes
  • Quoting customers on systems or spares
  • Presenting quotations to clients
  • Management projects with specific reference to deliveries and installation
  • Ensuring installation is done with no faults
  • After installation and project completing testing the system to ensure that the system is working accordingly
  • Managing the expectations of the client and ensuring the minimum number of changes are requested within the scope of work
  • Advising customers on the best systems or parts to invest in
  • Providing technical support to customers as and when required
  • Ensuring that the system design falls within the norms of SABI
  • Making decisions on timelines for projects
  • Ensuring on time deliveries as per the project timelines
Legislative Requirements
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
  • Managerial Instructions
  • Procedures
  • Standards
Inherent requirements for the position
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills
  • Excellent decision-making
  • A strong commitment towards the customer and completion of the projects
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to delegate tasks to subordinates
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical and logical
  • Achievement driven
  • Accuracy
  • Assertive and stress handling and coping capability
  • Mechanical ability
  • Commercial awareness
  • Computer skills
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Compliance and detail oriented
  • Ensuring a once-off repair with no come-backs
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Ability to travel extensively as and when needed

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo psychometric testing and background screening. Applicants who fulfil the abovementioned requirements are invited to apply for the position by following the link:

 

 

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