Engineer

Salary: R 300 000.00 per annumExperienceThe 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 advantageousFormal qualificationsA B.Engineering (B.Eng) degree in Mechanical engineeringHolder of a Project Management CertificateValid driving license code 08Own transportA valid medical certificate certifying the incumbents fitness status to workExperience within the agricultural sector will be advantageousDrone licence will be advantageousResponsibilitiesThe Design Engineer will be responsible for designing irrigation systems based on the clients requirements or needs.Assessment of the clients site and determining the needsCalculating solutions to address the needs of the clientMaking Turnkey designs and quotesQuoting customers on systems or sparesPresenting quotations to clientsManagement projects with specific reference to deliveries and installationEnsuring installation is done with no faultsAfter installation and project completing testing the system to ensure that the system is working accordinglyManaging the expectations of the client and ensuring the minimum number of changes are requested within the scope of workAdvising customers on the best systems or parts to invest inProviding technical support to customers as and when requiredEnsuring that the system design falls within the norms of SABIMaking decisions on timelines for projectsEnsuring on time deliveries as per the project timelinesLegislative RequirementsOccupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993Managerial InstructionsProcedures StandardsInherent requirements for the positionExcellent communication and reporting skillsExcellent decision-makingA strong commitment towards the customer and completion of the projectsGood problem-solving skillsReliable and dependableAbility to work independentlyAbility to delegate tasks to subordinatesAttention to detailAnalytical and logicalAchievement drivenAccuracyAssertive and stress handling and coping capabilityMechanical abilityCommercial awarenessComputer skillsPlanning and organisational skillsCompliance and detail orientedEnsuring a once-off repair with no come-backsEnsuring customer satisfactionAbility to travel extensively as and when needed