Underground Product Manager at Epiroc

Mission of the role

• Are you passionate about driving innovation and growth in the underground mining sector? Epiroc South Africa – Customer Centre is seeking a dynamic and strategic Underground Product Manager to lead our automation business to new heights across Southern Africa.
• With passion, competence, and discipline, we'll deliver the right products and information to our customers at the right time, cost, and quality. Let's achieve operational excellence together!

Your Mission

• Shape and implement a winning underground market strategy aimed at achieving ambitious growth, increasing sales, expanding market share, and improving profitability.
• Champion new business opportunities, develop and execute marketing plans, and lead promotional initiatives that support the automation business.
• Maintain deep product application knowledge, educate the sales force, and provide essential product information to support their efforts.
• Monitor industry trends, conduct market surveys, and ensure that competitor intelligence is current and relevant.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, and the RGD Team, while also serving as a key liaison with customers to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Ensure product integrity, establish market pricing, and coordinate with the Product Company on specifications, forecasting, and production scheduling.
• Uphold the highest standards in quality control and actively promote health, safety, and environmental compliance across all operations.
• Foster a culture of excellence, coach and support colleagues, and consistently embody the values and philosophy of Epiroc.

Your Profile:

• Minimum 5 years in a similar or relevant field within underground mining or product management.
• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) plus a Technical or Management Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License Code 10 / C1
• Willingness to travel extensively across the country as required by business development
• Blasting certificate Hard Rock Mines or equivalent ( will be advantageous )

Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of underground product portfolios and market applications.
• Strong business acumen and proven self-starter.
• Willingness to work in an environment that may include exposure to noise
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work independently within well-defined guidelines.

Last Date to Apply: 06 October 2025