Regional Engineering Manager

SUMMARY:
A major electrical engineering firm is seeking the services of a Regional Technical Manager.

POSITION INFO:
This is a key management appointment and forms part of the company's long term development and growth strategy. In this role you will be responsible for the continued growth and development of the company’s business interests in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Namibia.

You will take responsibility for all aspects of operations including the sales team, service team, engineering and installations teams, stock and inventory management, office administration, and all Safety & Quality related matters. You will be required to direct the continued growth of this regional office and will need to work closely with the project managers servicing corporate clients and key projects in the region. You will be required to work with the management executive to develop the growth strategy for their Cape presence and will work to grow the turnover and profitability of each division in this region.

It is necessary that you work within the boundaries of the company management and quality systems and maintain SHERQ goals through ISO 9001 and ISO 45000 systems, and you will receive support from the Nelspruit head office team in this regard.

You will manage the costs and expenses and will provide monthly status reports to the Managing Director. This will be in accordance with the Business Strategy and specific goals set with the Management team.

You will report directly to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing, leading, directing, controlling and organising highly effective sales, engineering and installation teams, ensuring efficiency, profitability and quality objectives and customer satisfaction.

• BEng Electrical, NDip electrical.
• At least 10 years of experience in the electrical industry and involvement with heavy industry and / or mining.
• Management experience including personnel management, contracts management, financial management at an operational level.
• A solid grounding in engineering / electrical service industries would be beneficial.