Job Openings at ABB

Your role and responsibilities

• In this role you will have the opportunity to lead a team of HSE experts. Each day, you will make sure the team keeps developing capabilities and skills, supporting the business in the implementation of policies, practices and programs. You will also showcase your expertise by driving behavioral change and HSE learning within the organization.
• The work model for the role is: Onsite/ Hybrid
• This role is contributing to the Motion Business Area in Southern Africa. Main stakeholders are Business Manager Motion South Africa, Division Manager Motion Service and Region Manager HSE.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Supporting line managers and supervisors in the organization in understanding obligations, liabilities and requirements
• Ensuring appropriate tools and measures are in place and used effectively, at the same time reporting the HSE incidents.
• Reporting on HSE performance and progress with respect to the Group objectives
• Drive behavioral change and ensuring HSE capabilities are optimized and aligned to standards and best practices

Our team dynamics

• You will join a dynamic, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive in overcoming challenges on sites and improving our general HSE culture in our organization.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in leading a team and understanding HSE requirements for our Electrical Industry and you enjoy working with people and constantly upskilling yourself with all relevant HSE courses to ensure you stay relevant in our Industry.
• Ability to demonstrate your experience in the Electrical Industry and have established skills. You have minimum 5 -8 years of experience in managing HSE requirements for a large division or organization.
• You are innovative around managing challenging situations on site with your team and solving problems.
• Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety or a relevant field. Have a demonstrated track record in managing HSE responsibilities for a large division or organization in Southern Africa,
• You are at ease communicating in English with senior people and customers
• You currently hold a certificate from SAMTRAC or ISO 45001 and certification with SACECMP.

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Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for accurately recording customer purchase orders in the order management system. Each day, you will ensure timely cross-functional issue resolution, including order cleaning for both manual and electronic orders. You will also showcase your expertise by utilizing the necessary tools and adhering to Service Level Agreements.
• The work model for the role is: Onsite
• This role is contributing to the Electrification's Smart Building and Smart Power divisions in Southern Africa within the Durban Region.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Ensuring proactive communication with customers and internal functions to guarantee customer satisfaction by providing relevant information.
• Securing clean order entry as per the relevant requirements, including prices, spike quantities, dates, customer, and company data, etc., enabling seamless order execution in the system.
• Liaising with customers in case of inexecutable request dates or quantities to ensure on-time delivery aligned with customer needs.
• Collecting and archiving documentation related to orders and recording assumptions and decisions made during the process, in the systems, within your area of responsibility.

Our team dynamics

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

Qualifications for the role

• You are engaged in working with relevant tools and methodologies.
• Ability to demonstrate your experience in a high pressurized environment with 2 to 3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in an inside sales or call center environment.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of ERP Systems and continuous improvement.
• You are innovative around Collaboration and Curiosity
• Diploma/ Degree in Business Management , Marketing or Sales (Preferred or similar)
• You are at ease communicating in English (Verbal and Written)

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About the program

• In our Apprenticeship and P1/P2, you will develop skills necessary to kickstart a career in the division you are assigned in at ABB. All our Young Talent Programs are based on the 70:20:10 Model of Learning and Development which is: Hands-on (70%); Asking questions (20%) Classroom (10%).

Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to support ABB’s businesses, collaborate with different leaders and teams, and contribute to the company's strategic objectives. Each day, you will gain knowledge by performing tasks as directed by your leader. You will also aspire to achieve your career goals by participating in professional development.

For the 2025/2026 Intake

• We are seeking Apprentices in the following field:
• Electrical Engineering: You will gain exposure to the testing of switchgear across all areas, including primary, secondary, modular, and commissioning. You will also work with electrical and mechanical designs for switchgear systems.
• Mechanical Engineering: You will gain exposure to basic design, drafting, and the electrical and mechanical workings of electric motors.

Qualifications for the role

• Mechanical Engineering N5-N6 Graduates for Apprenticeship
• Electrical Engineering NDip students for P1/P2
• No more than 2 years working experience.
• High-performing students with a minimum average of 65% throughout their studies.
• South African citizens only.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A growth mindset focused on continual learning and improvement
• Proven ability to solve problems, creatively and think innovatively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, complemented by leadership abilities, high self-confidence, and a strong desire to learn

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Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase goods from internal (feeder factories) and external suppliers according to the delivery schedule, transportation mode, price, special requirements, and terms and conditions. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities are aligned with company purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by handling urgent situations to ensure timely deliveries.
• The work model for the role is: Onsite
• Based in Longmeadow, Johannesburg, and reporting to the Service Manager, the Fulfillment Specialist will work closely with team members from the Production, Engineering, and Project Management departments to ensure deadlines are met.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Releasing purchase requisitions and initiating purchase orders in the system, aligning them with customer requirements (based on ERP and standard operation procedures) and as per the release strategy and table of authorities.
• Monitoring suppliers’ order acknowledgments and dispatch advice.
• Tracking the purchase orders backlog and performing regular expending activities with internal (feeder factories) and external suppliers to ensure customer on-time delivery.
• Minimizing the late backlog by proactively identifying root causes and implementing recovery plans; and tracking goods received at the warehouse to verify appropriate delivery and ensures invoice processing and high customer service level.
• Identify & qualify new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.
• Negotiate agreements with main suppliers and periodically renew price lists and terms and conditions
• Tracks goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing
• Oversee suppler performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues
• Aligns supplier orders with customer requirements (based on ERP or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability, and price

Qualifications for the role

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Supply Chain, (2 years of experience in procurement roles).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• English fluency (written and spoken) is required.
• Diploma in supply chain management

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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 Onsite - Office Based
• This role is contributing to the Medium Voltage and Low Voltage service business in Longmeadow Johannesburg.

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.
• Developing and maintaining new sales opportunities and resolving specific customer problems; and ensuring achievement of targets on orders, Net Price Variance (NPV), and Net Promoter Score (NPS).
• 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

• You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• You are engaged in working with relevant tools and methodologies and the Engineering and Mining market.
• Ability to demonstrate your experience in problem solving and time management.
• You have 10 years of experience in tendering and proposals
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of Microsoft programs, Salesforce and PowerBi
• You are passionate about delivering results on time and finding new ways to solve problems.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering (heavy current)
• You are at ease communicating in English

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Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive and implement marketing activities for the assigned market segments in line with the agreed strategy. Each day, you will conduct market analyses using available marketing tools for existing and potential products, systems, and/or services for assigned markets. You will also showcase your expertise by creating end-user acceptance and specification offerings tailored to the target segments while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and continuously monitoring segment performance.
• The work model for the role is: Onsite
• This role is contributing to the Product Marketing Director, Distribution Solutions in South Africa. Main stakeholders are Product Groups, Product management. The role of the marketing specialist will assist in executing the marketing strategy and enabling the Sales Team by development of customer and company facing collateral and supporting within Industry events. The marketing specialist will work with Subject matter experts and translating business and technical business content into customer literature and advertising material.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Developing marketing concepts, in accordance with ABB branding guidelines.
• Creating and editing promotional materials for use through various media channels.
• Managing the creation, production, and publication of brochures, catalogues, and other sales literature, in either printed or electronic form to support sales activities and product launches.
• Lead experiences: Coordinate quarterly product launches, and other events, ensuring flawless execution and alignment with brand strategy.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with product management, sales, and creative partners to deliver integrated marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Collecting data and providing sound market and competitor intelligence analyses related to global markets and trends.
• Tracking and providing management with global market research and analysis results, informing them of identified existing gaps or new growth opportunities.
• Monitoring market trends and accordingly recommending improvements in the marketing strategy and planning to meet changing market and competitive landscapes.
• Providing appropriate market information to support long- to mid-term decision-making on the marketing strategy.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in developing artwork and designs of marketing collateral within the Electrical Industry.
• Diploma/ Degree in Marketing or similar
• Experience: 2–5 years in marketing, digital marketing campaigns, business strategy, or related fields.
• Technical skills: Proficiency with emailing tools, i.e., Pardot, Constant contact.
• Mindset: Proactive, strategic thinker, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills and a customer-first approach; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• You hold currently a Drivers
• A South Africa Citizen

What's in it for you? 

• We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow  your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. 

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Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to implement product marketing strategies in line with global product strategy in assigned area to meet business objectives. Each day, you will implement marketing activities and support Sales organization in driving sales and services for respective products. You will also showcase your expertise by driving sales efficiency by providing appropriate product knowledge information and training for the extended sale team.
• The work model for the role is: Office based

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Implementing the product marketing strategy in the assigned area/segment, including defining and communicating product/solution value propositions at defined target audience in accordance with the global and/or regional product marketing strategy.
• Achieves Product Group Order targets and budgets by overseeing progress regularly and defining and implementing improvement plans as needed
• Implements the product marketing strategy in the assigned area/segment, including defining and communicating product value propositions and product positioning in accordance with the global product marketing strategy.
• Achieves product marketing targets and budgets by overseeing progress regularly and defining and implementing improvement plans as needed.
• Focuses on achievement of orders and drives continuous improvement in the Net Promoter Score (NPS).
• Executes annual marketing plan in collaboration with relevant division and/or product groups.
• Develops business plans focused on driving business development for a defined market.
• Coordinates market analyses with the Sales team and defines appropriate forecasts and plans related to product marketing.
• Evaluates and shares customer research, market conditions, and competitor data.
• Oversees the sales execution for assigned products by providing relevant materials and guidance to the Sales team(s).
• Drives sales efficiency by providing appropriate product knowledge information and training (both technical and sales) to each salesperson

Qualifications for the role

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Diploma or Degree).
• Minimum of 8 years Medium Voltage switchgears experience
• Digital protection control and SCADA systems.
• MV Switchgear and Solutions.
• E-houses and Modular substations.
• Air-insulated and Gas-insulated systems.
• Strong customer-centric approach.
• Demonstrated ability in effective decision-making.