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Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the assigned Sales organization (division and market) and customers during the proposal process. Each day, you will serve as a key technical resource in the assigned area. You will also showcase your expertise by preparing technical descriptions of the products and technology, determining costs, and preparing final documentation.

The work model for the role is Hybrid

• This role is contributing to the Sales Support, Energy Industries, Process Automation in Southern Africa region. Main stakeholders would be within the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Petrochemicals and Chemical Industries.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Offering technical advice and solutions on inquiries from customers/channels/Sales Specialists about ABB products/systems/applications.
• Performing analytic and diagnostic studies to determine the optimal technical solution to meet customer needs and address complex inquiries.
• Provides information for the risk review process in accordance with ABB policy and participates in the risk review assessment as required.
• Ensuring the achievement of budget goals, including volume targets and profitable growth, across all assigned product groups and in the respective countries.

Our team dynamics

• Our team support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. You will join a dynamic, talent & high performing team, where you will be able to thrive in supporting customers with solutions that goes beyond our customers’ expectations.

Qualifications for the role

• We’re looking for a driven and customer-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment supporting Sales with techno-commercial offers to Customers.
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical position.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of excel, technical and commercial offer writing, Full Cost Models
• You are passionate about new technologies, the use of various tools, CAD and other tools.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• You are at ease communicating in English (Verbal and Written).

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Your Role and Responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement people strategy through the execution of HR processes. Each day, you will provide HR support for a defined team or location, by partnering with respective managers. You will also showcase your expertise by representing HR in the business and establishing strong relationships with all business leaders and employees. Partners with respective managers to develop and implement people strategies. Coach, motivates, and develops talent to build an effective, capable, and high performing team. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that the team (under scope) is properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed.
• The work model for the role is: Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Develops an in-depth understanding of the Sub-Saharan Africa cluster’s unique business environment, regulatory landscape, and cultural dynamics to align HR strategies with local market conditions and organizational objectives.
• Partners closely with cluster leadership to drive HR initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, and talent development across South Africa and neighbouring markets.
• Takes ownership of delivering impactful HR solutions that address the cluster’s specific challenges, including labour compliance, workforce diversity goals, employee engagement, learning and development, and strategic workforce planning.
• Leads effective communication and employee engagement strategies across diverse teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture aligned with both global standards and local expectations.
• Drives and facilitates change management programs tailored to the cluster’s business priorities, encouraging agility, innovation, and continuous improvement within the workforce.
• Provides expert guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to development and retention ensuring HR processes are optimized for the cluster’s needs and compliant with local labour laws and regulations.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to cluster leaders on workforce planning, talent management, performance management, and employee relations, supporting the development of a resilient and high-performing organization. Monitors HR metrics and labour market trends within the South Africa cluster to inform data-driven decision-making and enable proactive talent strategies.

Our Team Dynamics

• You will join a talented and driven team, where you will be able to thrive and grow.

Qualifications for the Role

• Represents HR in the business and establishes strong relationships with all business leaders and employee.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years working within a multinational environment.
• Degree in Human Resources or related qualifications.
• Ensures compliance with legislation, HR policies, and other compliance standards in all areas of responsibility.
• Ensures all employees understand the ABB safety and integrity standards and follow the same strictly.
• You are at ease communicating with various levels in the organization internally and cross functionally

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Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive service sales processes, generate service sales opportunities and secure profitable sales within the Sub Sahara Countries. Each day, you will focus on Installed Base (IB) penetration and selling the entire Service product portfolio. You will also showcase your expertise by building long-term customer relationships and ensuring immediate response to specific customer needs and issues.
• The work model for the role is: Hybrid
• This role is contributing to the Motion Service Business Area - Drives & Motors in SSA Countries.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Penetrating into IB, promoting various upgrades, retrofits, and value-add solutions to the benefit of the customers and ABB.
• Understanding the channel strategy and the establishment of related prices, and preparing sales plans, reviewing them, and proposing recovery plan(s) when needed.
• Generating service sales leads and developing new market opportunities by utilizing market trend information and through identifying and exploring potential new service portfolios.
• Acting as a marketer/salesperson of ABB’s service products and solutions during marketing activities (campaigns, trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, customer meetings).

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled working in the Mining, Oil & Gas, Cement and Minerals sectors
• Exposure to working with CRM tools, i.e. Sales Force.
• You have 5+ years Industry experience in service sales and or solution/value selling.
• Ability to travel extensively within the region
• Possesses excellent communication and networking skills
• Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering. Marketing / Business Qualification advantageous
• You are at ease communicating in English and either French or Portuguese
• You hold current valid drivers license and passport

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Your Role and Responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty in your assigned accounts. Each day, you will assist with customers’ technical requests and engage with colleagues to take care of any technical issues. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting with service contracts deliverables, ensure compliance with customer requirements, and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPI), while keeping track of technical performance metrics and communicating progress to internal and customer stakeholders.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

• This role is contributing to the Service Sales, Energy Industries, Process Automation in Southern Africa region. Main stakeholders would be within the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Petrochemicals and Chemical Industries.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Supporting the customer in a proactive manner by anticipating the customer’s needs and leveraging familiarity with their assigned accounts.
• Ensuring that the plant fleet under service agreement receives evolution plans and life cycle reports supported by technology segment experts.
• Measuring, reporting, and presenting the value of the services delivered to key customer stakeholders ranging from Maintenance Managers to Plant Managers.
• Identifying service and system solutions opportunities to expand ABB’s value to the customer and for growing the service contracts with their assigned customers.

Our Team Dynamics

• Our team support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. You will join a dynamic, talent & high performing team, where you will be able to thrive in supporting customers with solutions that goes beyond our customers’ expectations.

Qualifications for the Role

• We’re looking for a driven and customer-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic, technical environment.
• Proven experience in developing solutions and nurturing long-term customer relationships within the Energy Sector, specifically in industrial automation and electrical service offerings.
• 10 to 15 years of overall professional experience, with 8 to 10 years specifically in service sales within Industrial Automation Control Systems. A strong track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets in collaboration with the Sales Account Manager, along with the ability to provide solutions within complex technical environments and building lasting customer relationships.
• Strong foundational knowledge of industrial automation and electrical systems, enabling you to confidently engage in technical conversations and understand customer requirements. While in-depth expertise in ABB-specific technologies is not mandatory, a solid grasp of key concepts such as control systems, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure is essential to effectively position solutions, communicate value, and build credibility with clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical solutions and deliver compelling value propositions to customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling you to understand customer challenges and propose effective, tailored solutions.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a closely related technical field is preferred. Alternatively, candidates with a National Higher Diploma will also be considered, provided they can demonstrate industry experience and relevant certifications.
• Proficiency in English, with confidence in both verbal and written communication, is essential for effectively engaging with clients and internal teams. 
• Valid driver’s license to support regional travel. Candidates should also possess a valid passport to facilitate cross-border travel within the sub-Saharan region, as needed. Additional certifications relevant to the role of our industry will be considered an advantage.
• Additionally, registration with relevant professional bodies such as ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa), SAIEE (South African Institute of Electrical Engineers), or SAIMM (Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy) is highly desirable, as it reflects a commitment to professional standards and continuous development within the industry

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Your Role and Responsibilities

• In this role you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design for excellence concepts in project.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:

• Performing the role of a project engineer on mine hoisting system and provide after hour engineering support to customers when required.
• Executing engineering functions and coordinating engineering functions done by other project team members on large or complex projects.
• Overseeing design and construction of electrical panels.
• Conducting formal risk review meetings and documents results for client’s presentations.
• Arranging and participating in the design, manufacturing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance test.
• Performing electrical hoisting audits and dynamic testing when required.

Our Team Dynamics

• You will join a talented and driven team, where you will be able to thrive and grow.

Qualifications for the Role

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in Process Automation.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in hoisting
• Knowledge of AC and DC drive systems
• Computer and programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Experience in mining industries would be advantageous
• Knowledge of electrical theory and system in mine winders
• You must be willing to travel
• You are at ease communicating with various levels in the organization internally and cross functionally