Jobs at Hilti Group

Role Overview:

• The Accounting Business Partner is an integral member of the finance community of Hilti South Africa and will be responsible for Financial Accounting and Tax topics for the organization. You will develop and drive a wide range of Accounting, Procurement & Tax financial analysis focused on business trends and evaluation of performance, projections and reports to support in driving business results. In this role you will be directly reporting to Finance Director.
• This role will be based out of Hilti South Africa Head Office in Johannesburg.

Role Responsibilities:

• As Accounting Business Partner, the financial accounting topics you will lead include month end closing, Profit & Loss Statement (P&L), Balance Sheet, statutory accounting and audit. You will own local tax matters including corporate income tax and VAT, prepare monthly reports and submit data on specific Accounting & OPEX financial and business results.
• You will collaborate with various senior stakeholders across the entire business, including the South Africa’s Executive Management Team (EMT), the regional Hub team and the organization’s leadership team. You will also support the South Africa Finance Director in Cash flow planning and Treasury management, as well as supporting your local team and/or a Shared Service Centre with the annual audit and production of financial statements. Additionally, you will support P2P, OtC and GL processes as required. You will fully understand Hilti’s business model and its financial impacts to support the management in decision making to drive results.

What We Offer:

• Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions, and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.

What You Need Is:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, with professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) or a relevant Master's degree. 
• Minimum 3 years of post-articles experience, in an accounting role within a multinational organization.
• Proven experience in internal and/or external audit, with exposure to tax compliance or advisory.
• Proficient English written and verbal communication.
• Strong skills in business and financial planning, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with financial modelling and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SAP Analytics, Tagetik, SQL, Tableau) preferred.
• Ability to simplify financial concepts and deliver clear, structured presentations to non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, with a proactive mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and work accurately in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, assertive, and adaptable, with a positive attitude and willingness to improve processes.
• Strong business insight and the ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
• A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures. 

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Role Overview:

• We’re looking for Field Engineer with a background in Civil/Structural Engineering to join our Engineering team. This is no ordinary engineering job, as ours is a uniquely high-performing and supportive working culture.

Role Responsibilities:

Your Role Responsibilities will be as follows: 

• Secure technical business opportunities through specifications and provide ongoing technical support to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the sales teams to convert specifications and approvals into sales, while fostering expertise in our engineering products among sales personnel.
• Maximize sales potential by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities with targeted customer groups and projects.
• Manage sales and application processes for key regional projects, coordinating all engineering and sales resources effectively.
• Develop, analyze, and manage business plans to cultivate and expand sales within your assigned customer base.
• Utilize your consultative selling skills to convince clients of the value proposition of our technical products, software and services.
• Build strong relationships with clients, helping them find innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Provide engineering support and training to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring top-quality service delivery.
• Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers to secure product specifications within your assigned segment.
• Attain specifications and drive sales opportunities through targeted interactions with consultants and contractors.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to address client concerns using our engineering solutions and proactively generate new business leads.

What you need is:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in civil engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction industry obtained by working either on-site or in a consulting office.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning.

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What's the Role?

• This program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding international leadership career. In this fast-tracked, 2-year program, you'll be placed at the heart of our customer-focused business model, giving you full responsibility from day one.
• Throughout the program you'll work with global colleagues, interact with senior management, and have a dedicated mentor. You'll attend global summits, take on key rotations and handle high-profile projects. This program is more than just work, it's a transformative journey filled with learning, growth, and invaluable experiences that will shape your perspective as a budding professional.

What does the role involve?

• Our Hilti Outperformer - Finance Track is a 24-month graduate program where you are involved in a range of rotations at local and international level. We offer 2 different Finance Track options, each with their own exposure to our customer-focused business model as well as immersing you in the fundamentals of Hilti Finance, alongside strategic project assignments.

Finance Track – Option 2

• 12 months as an Account Manager in your home country
• 3 months in a Finance project in your home country
• 6 months in a Controlling & Reporting rotation in your regional hub location
• 3 months in a Finance project in another country

Finance Track – Option 1

• 3-6 months in an Accounting & Shared Services rotation in your home country/region
• 6-9 months in a Controlling & Reporting rotation in your home country/region
• 3 months in a Credit & Collection rotation in your home country/region
• 3 months in a Finance project in your home country/region
• 6 months in a defined project in another country

What do we offer?

• You would be joining a company ranked 12th as a Top Employer, making Hilti a great place to work. We’ll give you the necessary resources you need to excel in your role, including one-on-one coaching, and a complete support network to help you day to day. We’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets.
• Hilti will put their trust in you, giving you ample opportunity and freedom to grow and develop. What we want in return is someone who will not only go the extra mile, but also be the right culture fit, someone who will embrace change, and someone with the talent to move the business forward in their field of work. Additionally, we offer you a competitive salary as part of our employee value proposition.

What you need is:

• You’ve recently graduated, or will graduate in 2025, with a master’s degree as a minimum; your degree is likely to be in business management, engineering or finance, but we will consider all others if you can prove you have a mind for business
• You have at least three months, but no more than 4 years, of working experience; you will have just started your career and want an opportunity where you can perform well and progress
• You have an affiliation with the Middle East, Turkey or Africa regions either through birth, education or work experience
• You’re multilingual – at least fluent in English and one other language
• International experience during your work, internships or studies abroad.
• You’re mature and assertive, curious and committed. You’re a flexible team player with good communication and social skills. You’re a global thinker, interested in general management topics, keen for intercultural experiences and opportunities working abroad.
• You’re globally mobile. A global thinker who is keen for diverse cultural experiences and who can commit to working abroad
• You enjoy learning and are mature, assertive, curious and dedicated
• You are a flexible team player, with good communication, social skills, and enthusiasm to inspire others.

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What's the Role?

• This program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding international leadership career. In this fast-tracked, 2-year program, you'll be placed at the heart of our customer-focused business model, giving you full responsibility from day one.
• Throughout the program you'll work with global colleagues, interact with senior management, and have a dedicated mentor. You'll attend global summits, take on key rotations and handle high-profile projects. This program is more than just work, it's a transformative journey filled with learning, growth, and invaluable experiences that will shape your perspective as a budding professional.

What does the role involve?

• Hilti Outperformer is a global management development program like no other. Over a two-year period, we’ll prepare you for a global leadership career by putting you at the center of our customer-focused business model. It’s fast paced and challenging, but we’ll coach and mentor you while broadening you experience through a range of international tasks, and an impactful social project.

Business Track:

• 12 months as an account manager; you’ll get hands-on experience and a deep insight into the core of our business – our customers, products, services and software.
• 3 months on an operational market organisation project
• 6 months on a strategic regional project
• 3 months on an international project outside of the Middle East Turkiye and Africa (META) region

What do we offer?

• You’ll get the support you need to learn, grow and carve out your career and, aside from an incredible experience, you’ll be given mentorship by a senior leader and take part in Global Outperformer Summits.

Hilti Summit - 4 - 5 days at our headquarters in Schaan (Liechtenstein) for a global view of our business
CSR Summit - 7 - 8 days in a house building project to improve life conditions of those in need
Leadership Course & Summit – a course at a renowned European business school, as well as a 5-day on-site summit

What you need is:

• You’ve recently graduated, or will graduate in 2025, with a master’s degree as a minimum; your degree is likely to be in business management, engineering or finance, but we will consider all others if you can prove you have a mind for business
• You have at least three months, but no more than 4 years, of working experience; you will have just started your career and want an opportunity where you can perform well and progress
• You have an affiliation with the Middle East, Turkey or Africa regions either through birth, education or work experience
• You’re multilingual – at least fluent in English and one other language
• International experience during your work, internships or studies abroad.
• You’re mature and assertive, curious and committed. You’re a flexible team player with good communication and social skills. You’re a global thinker, interested in general management topics, keen for intercultural experiences and opportunities working abroad.
• You’re globally mobile. A global thinker who is keen for diverse cultural experiences and who can commit to working abroad
• You enjoy learning and are mature, assertive, curious and dedicated
• You are a flexible team player, with good communication, social skills, and enthusiasm to inspire others.