Permanent - Contracts Engineer - Aftersales - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Reporting to the Aftersales Manager

Essential Duties (KPAs):

Compile contract documentation from tender file, ensure that the contractual commitments within the scope of the tender requirements are met and documented

On receipt of order acknowledgement received from tendering department, be able to convert and prepare 'extended description' document for the equipment

Load order on the system as per customer specification

Commission drawing office to prepare the drawings

Guide the order(s) through the manufacturing processes and ensure customer specifications are adhered to

Ensure that the quoted profit margin is maintained and maximise profit within terms of the contract

Ensure on time delivery and comply with project milestones

Prepare, submit and update production/testing/inspection/installation/commissioning programmes (bar chart or network format) as required to the relevant instances.

Evaluate and monitor contract performance continually and arrange for customer inspections of complete product 

Act as technical support to the engineering and manufacturing departments

Maintain excellent working relationship with customers to ensure their needs are met and that customer is kept up to date on a regular basis

Generate customer reports and arrange for invoicing to customer

Keep all fining relevant to the contract up to date and in logical sequence and good timekeeping records

Must be prepared to work beyond normal working hours if and when required

Minimum Qualification and Experience Required:

Electrical Engineering Diploma/Qualified Technician

Minimum 3-5 years experience in contracts/project management in a manufacturing environment

Must have sound working knowledge of Medium Voltage Switchgear and associated products

Must be able to read and interpret schematic drawings

A good understanding of commercial conditions related to import and export of goods and manufacturing

Knowledge and understanding of different contract conditions NEC and or FIDIC

Excellent problem-solving skills and good written and verbal communication

Must be able to work accurately, under pressure and unsupervised

Knowledge and understanding of CPA and rates of exchange

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project)

Experience with SYSPRO ERP system

Working Conditions:  Physical, sensory and mental demands and environmental conditions)