Active Jobs at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Take responsibility of the integrated automation systems (information & operational technology) within Paint shop.
• Optimise and maintain operational performance of both IT & OT systems. 
• Research and introduction of new future technologies in line with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with stakeholders internal & external to identify opportunities to solve problems through technological advancements and digitalisation.
• Analyzing manufacturing trends and technologies for implementation to improve key KPIs.
• Formulating and compiling detailed facility specifications to ensure the required facilities, machines, equipment and tools meet the required level of excellence.
• Provide knowledge and support to Paint Shop maintenance personnel during breakdowns (including after-hours).
• Initiate, implement and assist with continuous improvement by supporting the kaizen teams with knowledge and guidance regarding existing installations in the paint shop.
• Identify obsolete equipment, thereby finding new sustained solutions for implementation. 
• Constantly identify and drive processes towards to the company’s vision of a total digital factory by regular benchmarking of other VW plants.
• Manage and maintain programs for software based applications by creating scheduled checks.
• Manage and maintain backups & archiving of software and applications.
• Manage & ensure Shopfloor IT systems are updated with latest bug & security patches as per specified intervals.
• Perform programming & diagnostics on automation systems using engineering tools in order to reduce downtime or optimization activities.
• Implement, manage and maintain change management procedures using documented processes.
• Compile & maintain a complete IT & OT asset list of all Paint shop equipment utilizing manual & automatic processes to ensure good record keeping and compliance as per VW standards

Qualification requirements

• Have a National Diploma / Degree in Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Experience needed

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in control system technologies or in the maintaining of shop floor IT.

Essentials

• Must be able to implement & maintain systems including the archiving and backing up of programs & applications.
• Excellent hardware and OS knowledge both on desktops PC’s & IPC’s.
• Good understanding of virtualized environments.
• Good understanding of network protocols and networking devices.
• Good understanding of the interfacing between the IT & the OT environments.
• Good understanding of SCADA systems, including IO servers and basic scripting.
• Good understanding of programming and perform fault finding on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s).
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and reporting levels.
• Strong analytical & administration skills.
• Perform standby duties after hours.
• Ability to work in a team

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Possible Tasks within this Role

• Providing prompt and qualified repair support (repair advice) to the AUDI, VW & VW Commercial dealership network in South Africa and in SSA markets
• Repairing, diagnosing and analysis, of vehicles that have been returned to the TSC recruitment.
• Flying doctor function, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles onsite at a dealer
• Providing technical support via remote diagnosis to the dealer.
• HV Electric vehicles support, analyzing & diagnosing, of electric vehicles.
• Minimizing operational costs, covering warranty and goodwill expenses, by ensuring timely and effective development, implementation, and dissemination of information to the Dealers.
• Assessing technical service information solutions for product issues and ensuring timely dissemination of all pertinent information related to the Dealer Network.
• Collaborating with Quality Divisions within the Group to update and inform Dealer organization about the progress in formulating actions to resolve technical issues reported.
• Supporting the Customer interaction Centre for all technical queries related to vehicles in the market.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of existing diagnostic and repair instructions in the field and ensuring corrective action is immediately taken where technical problems occur.

Qualification requirements

• NN Diploma / National Diploma / Degree in Electrical /Mechanical / Electronics Engineering or Motor Mechanic/Auto Electrician Trade Certificate with a VW/AUDI Diagnostic / Master Technician Certificate.

Experience needed

• Minimum 5-10 years postgraduate work experience related to mechanical, electrical fault finding and development of technical solutions.

Essentials

• Ability to handle automotive product support issues.
• Comprehensive VW & AUDI product knowledge.
• Familiarity with VW Group Aftersales Service systems and processes.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office).
• Problem-solving, task prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines

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Possible Tasks within this Role

• Plan and implement new commissioning programs with consideration to assembly production process, line layout, technical commissioning requirements and project timing (launch milestone) for new vehicle projects, model years or face-lifts.
• Sole responsibility for the execution of vehicle electrics/electronics commissioning relating to the coding, testing and calibration of control units and driver assist systems for all production vehicles by programming through the specialized Siemens SIDIS system to ensure all vehicles meet group technical and quality as well as regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and resolve commissioning problems within production by diagnosing and debugging vehicle test protocols and program traces to proactively address concerns within the commissioning processes
• Liaison with customers (internal / external / local and international) to define needs and potential solutions that will result in new configurations suited to new technical and customer specific needs.
• Plan and execute commissioning program maintenance over life cycle of the product
• Verify and ensure that vehicles are commissioned as per VW group commissioning test specification
• Secure production across 3 shifts including weekends through standby/callout arrangements

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current), mechatronics or Information Technology/Computer Science

Experience needed

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in object-oriented programming (e.g. Python, C#, C++, VB)

Essentials

• Expert knowledge on programming principles and logic
• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve root cause problems.
• Ability to work autonomously (self-starter), be self-motivated and target/goal orientated
• Ability and willingness to contribute innovative solutions and ideas.
• Ability to assert, coordinate and work collaboratively within and outside pilot hall team structure.
• Able to work well under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Proficient in MS Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and MS Teams
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate coaching / training on various levels.

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Possible Tasks within this Role

• Create and maintain the Bill of Materials for various VWSA projects
• Produce a VWSA specific data base, check and ensure for correctness before issued to the Company.
• Document the receipt of Data Change Notifications (DCN) and convert the engineering information given into the TS related data, by appropriate coding
• Analyze and evaluate all changes that have taken place on the VW Group UMF’s
• Co-ordinate on-line coding and all supporting computerized systems
• Establish Prototype Vehicle build parts list using TIS
• Co-ordinate VW Group and VWSA Engineering changes within VWSA
• Track the Engineering Changes through the different phases
• Collate, create and summarize ECR reports/responses related to investment costs and forward to VWAG
• Advise on local content changes
• Generate, add & delete lists for new vehicle spec options
• Convert the VWSA Technical Product Description and Vehicle specification into TS related data
• Execute consistency checks on the incoming “Engineering Change Requests”
• Arrange the resolving of ECR / DEV problems in so far as they affect the TIS data base.
• Create and maintain PR number calculator using data obtained from MBV
• Establish new technical rules in MBT system
• To represent Product Data Management by participating in projects to advice on engineering systems / process matters

Qualification requirements

• Have a relevant 3-year diploma/degree in the following disciplines – Engineering, Logistics or, Business Management

Experience needed

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an automotive environment

Essentials

• Must have a thorough working knowledge of VWSA models and systems
• Computer literacy, especially MS Office package
• Sound knowledge and understanding of VW Group Systems and procedures Sound knowledge and understanding of VW Group systems (TI Synchro, MBT, Avon, KVS, MBV).
• Have the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to confidently represent Product Data Management at various forums
• Must be able to display a combination of commercial, analytical and technical skills
• Must have Problem Solving abilities and Conflict Management Skills
• Presentation skills and the ability to communicate well with all levels
• German language proficiency

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Possible Tasks within this Role

• Coordinating and managing a rental contact programme for portfolio of key clients
• Using SAP CRM system & processes to maintain & manage relevant & accurate data on portfolio of key rental clients.
• Optimally utilising the fleet of demonstration vehicles in marketing and promoting VW products and the VW brand amongst rental clients through the active use of the fleet
• Monitoring & analyzing competitor rental activities and formulating recommendations in this regard
• Negotiating with rental (small, medium & large) to secure incremental sales
• Participating in new product launch meetings
• Advising and informing Dealers and other Divisions regarding rental sales matters
• Participating in the development of rental sales policy.
• Developing and producing recommendations regarding guidelines for rental packages
• Analysing rental customer feedback and formulating recommendations technical queries from rental customers
• Planning and coordinating rental sales promotions and events
• Evaluating specific corporate sales results and determining further actions required.
• Focusing and measuring rental efforts in the following areas:
• Rental and corporate sales strategies, prospecting systems, rental sales staff development and selection, CRM processes, rental marketing initiatives, regular client visits and securing new business
• Liaising with NSO Controlling to ensure optimum sales and financial result
• Handling relevant rental sales related projects on an ongoing basis to develop and enhance the operation of the Department
• Maintain & grow relationships with portfolio of key rental customers

Qualification requirements

• A tertiary qualification, preferably in Marketing and/or Sales

Experience needed

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail/marketing
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing of vehicles and sales with above average product knowledge
• Experience in dealing with large client groups

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Possible Tasks within this Role

• Liaise and interact daily with the media to heighten visibility and enhance the image, products and thought leadership of Audi SA.
• Plan, implement and report on product launch events, engagements and activities with the support of the Audi Events Manager.
• Promote and enhance Audi brand by sharing written, photographic and video content through various channels and activities.
• Monitor, analyse and report on product and brand publicity generated through AVE and Social Media monitoring.
• Act as company spokesperson for Audi SA and support top management in the same through their engagements and on LinkedIn.
• Effectively develop, implement, manage and report on Audi SA’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategy.
• Effectively develop, implement, manage and report on Audi SA’s Social Media platforms with agency partners.
• Facilitate customer service / experience concerns which have received heightened attention in the media and on Social Media channels, including drafting and circulating for approval by various departments the official responses on behalf of Audi SA.
• Curate and compile Audi brand content (lifestyle, consumer, corporate and product) for Audi SA owned and internal channels.
• Effective management and campaign support of Audi Brand Ambassadors, Influencers, Friends of the Brand and other publicity programmes and media partnership initiatives which may arise.
• Planning, management, reporting and forecasting of Audi PR, Social Media and CRM budgets on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the operational management of the Audi SA Press demonstrator fleet with support from VW Group Communications and regional Fleet Managers, including the maintenance and repairing of vehicles, against utilisation targets.
• Provide support to Audi brand marketing campaigns, projects and events and to leverage any PR, Social Media and CRM opportunities which may be presented.
• Effectively manage the PR, Social Media and CRM agencies with regards to promoting, building and integrating the Audi brand image and brand agenda points within the broader marketing strategy to achieve the brand metric target

Qualification requirements

• A formal 3-year National diploma or Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in Marketing / Communications / Journalism / Public Relations
• A relevant post-graduate qualification / Honours degree would be advantageous

Experience needed

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in automotive Marketing and/or Communications with a record of good relationships with SA journalists