Area Site Technical Manager at Saint-Gobain

Job description

Job Summary

The main job purpose is to maximise specification performance, in line with company strategy and objectives, working as part of the Cape Town regional team to drive product proposition to develop customer satisfaction and to facilitate specification vs order closure. Maintain relationships with C&P customers as well as main contractors for project feedback and updates.

Qualifications required to fulfil the role

• Degree or diploma or relevant industry qualification in construction/building disciplines is preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Matric
• Specific Work Experience, Knowledge and Skills required to fulfil the role
• 1-2 years experience in CAD drawings.
• Drivers license
• 3 years experience in a similar position.
• Proven technical expert within their field - experienced architectural technician, building services engineer would be advantageous
• Successful promotion of engineered solutions /specifications
• Ability to interpret technical designs/drawings
• Engineering perspective with ability to identify innovative solutions
• Understanding of current market legislation, eg SANS 10 400 and the Green Star rating System and the practical implications and impacts within a business.
• The ability to articulate a high degree of technical knowledge to key stakeholders (external and ASMs) to enable translation of opportunity into commercial benefit
• Supply chain awareness, understanding the process and identifying/targeting opportunities.