Latest Job Opportunities at GVW Group

Job Description:  

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist that is eager to learn new skills, can grasp complex concepts and is completely dedicated to the data science craft. We will rely on your depth of knowledge in quantitative analytic methods, data management, visualization, and programming skills to uncover valuable business insights. In this role, you should be highly analytical with an aptitude for analysis, math, and statistics. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data.   

As the Senior Data Scientist in our team, you will also play a crucial role in mentoring and leading a group of junior data scientists while actively contributing to the development of innovative solutions.  

This role will based in our Durbanville offices in Cape Town.  

Responsibilities:  

• Lead a small team of data scientists, providing mentorship and guidance in their professional development.
• Utilize programming languages, such as Python or R, as well as AWS tools for data analysis, ML model development, and deployment.
• Use statistical, data mining, algorithmic and visualization techniques to model complex problems, find opportunities, discover solutions, and deliver actionable business insights.
• Oversee MLOps processes, and ensure smooth deployment, monitoring and maintenance of models in production.
• Monitor and maintain existing ML models within AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Present findings and provide training to stakeholders and create technical documentation of solutions to ensure code quality and reproducibility.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science and promote the adoption of new tools and techniques within the team.
• Take ownership of projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to help grow the data science department and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Contribute to the development of data science (AI/ML) roadmaps and strategies that align with the company's long-term objectives.

Requirements:  

• Master’s or Ph.D degree in a quantitative field, i.e. statistics, economics, mathematics, computer science, or other related field.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a data science related field, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects and solving complex problems.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with experience in data manipulation, visualization libraries, machine learning and statistical analysis.
• Experience or completed coursework in cloud-based computing platforms like AWS.
• Practical and results-oriented with strong project management and communications skills.
• Curiosity, enthusiasm, positive attitude, a passion to build, and a willingness to seek and learn new concepts.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in growing and scaling data science capabilities within an organization is a plus.
• Experience working in the Automotive or Manufacturing Industry is a plus.

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Job Description:

Autocar is a leading supplier of premium severe duty trucks in the U.S., and with our “from the curb backwards” approach to engineering, has produced a steady stream of technology enabled innovations, providing our customers with best-in-class, Always Up solutions.

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for Engineering of an Autocar platform, championing the product internally and externally, and guiding the team’s activities with intimate knowledge of the applications & vocations we choose to serve, as well as the competitive landscape. The position will develop product roadmaps for revenue growth, identifying portfolio expansion opportunities, new features, technologies and product improvements.

The Chief Engineer will engrain a culture of integrity and performance, advance common understanding, provide clarity of purpose, continuously improve quality of work, reduce cost, deliver products that meet regulatory requirements, exceeding expectations - all in a fast-track development environment.

The Chief Engineer will manage the direction and daily activities of the engineering team with the focus on people, organization, and process. The position will also oversee improvements to the product development and related processes, lead the professional development of reporting managers and oversee the development of others in the department.

In this role, it is critical to interact with all levels of management, including Leadership, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Sales, Marketing and Finance. The ability to work closely with key supplier and key customer is essential.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and mentoring the engineering organization, including providing technical leadership and direction to engineers and program teams.
• Incorporating company strategy, industry developments, regulatory requirements, customer voice, and long-term supplier relationships to develop robust and cost-effective vehicle products.
• Supporting the development of product development requirements and scopes of work.
• Supporting the development of robust product concepts, design for manufacturability and optimal component cost.
• Supporting training to improve the fulfillment of team members’ current roles and preparing them for future roles in the company.
• Analyzing and resolving problems, providing technical assistance as necessary.
• Supporting co-workers producing results in a fast-paced and high-pressure atmosphere.
• Working with project teams to develop robust product concepts, design for manufacturability and optimal component cost, maintain or exceed quality expectations, deliver on project timelines, and provide superior customer communication and a high degree of sense of urgency in all aspects of the role.

 Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four-year college or university is required.
• A master’s degree in engineering management will be beneficial in securing this role.

• 10+ Years of engineering experience in the commercial truck industry, heavy/severe duty preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years proven track record of leading and mentoring teams.
• Willing to reside in the U.S.
• Willing to travel from time to time.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Understand business practices.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent in task management.
• Ability to work under pressure, wearing may hats.
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English).
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Equivalent
• 3-5 Years of engineering experience
• A thorough working knowledge of 3D-CAD systems preferably Unigraphics.
• PDM systems preferably Siemens Teamcenter preferred
•  Willing to relocate to the USA
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods
• South African Citizenship

Job Description:

• Product development direction and support from project initiation to regular production for the Chassis and Chassis systems.
• Product sustainment and improvement throughout the product life cycle in support of the Autocar brand, product strategy & objectives and customer experience. 
• Ongoing hands-on production line support, including troubleshooting and resolution of engineering-related assembly and other issues in support of on-time delivery to customers.
• Liaison between customers, suppliers, production, process engineering-, and development teams by applying product and process expertise to support regular production and implementation of new systems. 
• Responsible for all engineering liaison, validation, and testing activities

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide design direction, including technical specifications and requirements, to on- and offshore engineering resources for the Chassis and Chassis systems (subject systems) for heavy/severe duty trucks following best engineering practices.
• Contribute to product improvements, new features or options development and product portfolio growth initiatives for subject systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support product planning initiatives.
• Keep abreast of and advise the engineering team on industry trends & new technologies related to the Chassis and Chassis systems.
• Manage 3rd party providers such as suppliers and development teams/consultants as it relates to the subject systems’ design, development, and ongoing product support & improvements.
• Lead and/or support project status reviews, design reviews, design analysis activities such as DFMEA’s, product integrity initiatives and production readiness reviews.
• Create, maintain, and file design intent & history documentation including testing and validation.
• Engage & align with engineering peers across vehicle systems and other platforms in the interest of interface control and commonality.
• Identify opportunities and support continuous improvement to promote engineering quality during the product development & release management process.
• Provide day-to-day support of cross-functional teams such as Sales, Service, Warranty, Parts, Purchasing, Materials, Productivity Engineering and Program Management to align goals and expectations.
• Perform and or support online and offline validation and testing of new designs and provide feedback to the design team.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve day-to-day assembly line issues.
• Ensure deviations and substitutions are implemented as required.
• Support the Product Integrity Team with issue resolution.
• Interact with customers as required, including product support at customer locations.
• Provide engineering support relating to compliance and regulatory matters, including participating in industry standards forums/events if required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills

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Requirements:

•          Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Equivalent
•          3-5 Years of engineering experience
•          A thorough working knowledge of 3D-CAD systems preferably Unigraphics.
•          PDM systems preferably Siemens Teamcenter preferred
•  Willing to relocate to the USA
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods
• South African Citizenship

Job Description:

• Product development direction and support from project initiation to regular production for the Electrical and Electrical systems.
• Product sustainment and improvement throughout the product life cycle in support of the Autocar brand, product strategy & objectives and customer experience. 
• Ongoing hands-on production line support, including troubleshooting and resolution of engineering-related assembly and other issues in support of on-time delivery to customers.
• Liaison between customers, suppliers, production, process engineering-, and development teams by applying product and process expertise to support regular production and implementation of new systems. 
• Responsible for all engineering liaison, validation, and testing activities

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide design direction, including technical specifications and requirements, to on- and offshore engineering resources for the Electrical and Electrical systems (subject systems) for heavy/severe duty trucks following best engineering practices.
• Contribute to product improvements, new features or options development and product portfolio growth initiatives for subject systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support product planning initiatives.
• Keep abreast of and advise the engineering team on industry trends & new technologies related to the Electrical and Electrical systems.
• Manage 3rd party providers such as suppliers and development teams/consultants as it relates to the subject systems’ design, development, and ongoing product support & improvements.
• Lead and/or support project status reviews, design reviews, design analysis activities such as DFMEA’s, product integrity initiatives and production readiness reviews.
• Create, maintain, and file design intent & history documentation including testing and validation.
• Engage & align with engineering peers across vehicle systems and other platforms in the interest of interface control and commonality.
• Identify opportunities and support continuous improvement to promote engineering quality during the product development & release management process.
• Provide day-to-day support of cross-functional teams such as Sales, Service, Warranty, Parts, Purchasing, Materials, Productivity Engineering and Program Management to align goals and expectations.
• Perform and or support online and offline validation and testing of new designs and provide feedback to the design team.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve day-to-day assembly line issues.
• Ensure deviations and substitutions are implemented as required.
• Support the Product Integrity Team with issue resolution.
• Interact with customers as required, including product support at customer locations.
• Provide engineering support relating to compliance and regulatory matters, including participating in industry standards forums/events if required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills

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Do you want to be our next Senior Accountant (Financial Analyst) 

We seek an exceptional Accounting Professional with a unique blend of passion for financial analysis and operational accounting within a manufacturing setting. We desire an individual who is energized by the fusion of data, automation, and efficiency, coupled with a commitment to best accounting practices. 

In this pivotal role, you will be entrusted with key financial analysis tasks and will play a vital role in managing the day-to-day operations of the company's accounting function, encompassing systems, policies, and practices. 

Initially based in our Cape Town office, this role offers a compelling opportunity to join a global organization with international career prospects to work in the United States. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in finance/general accounting, with some supervisory responsibilities.
• Essential experience in working within a Manufacturing and or Engineering environment.
• Honours or Postgraduate Degree in Accounting/Finance and or related field is required.
• CA(SA) or CIMA Accredited.
• Specific knowledge of the Truck or Automotive industry is highly advantageous.
• Understanding of inventory management and standard cost practices is desirable.

ABILITIES: 

• Proficiency in understanding complex manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Capability to analyze financial results and competitive business models.
• Embed an initiative to drive process change through comprehensive analysis and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently.

ATTRIBUTES: 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be hands-on, detail-oriented, and exhibit a passion for accuracy.
• Possess a restless curiosity.
• Demonstrate unquestioned integrity.
• Exhibit strong communication skills.
• Be effective in time management.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Focus on the following core responsibilities: accounting/reporting, costing, analytics, and process improvement/automation.
• Analyze and interpret market, industry, and business trends requiring management's attention. Conduct financial statement analysis and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and present clear and informative financial and management reports, including internal and external variance analysis, maintenance of fiscal records, and statistical reports.
• Proactively engage with various departments to provide information essential for decision-making processes, improve profitability, and uphold proper accounting procedures.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, preparation and consolidation of financial statements, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and the establishment and maintenance of internal controls and policies.
• Quickly learn and document current accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and present evaluations and recommendations to management.
• Assist with all external audit activities with banks and tax auditors, including planning, preparation, data gathering, and on-site management.
• Assist in daily banking operations, including completing bank reporting.
• Perform additional duties and assist with other projects upon request from management.

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Your Mission 

As an Executive Recruiter your mission is to discover, attract, screen and hire highly talented individuals into the GVW Group family of companies. You must operate by the highest standards as it pertains to company culture, proprietary processes and procedures. Reporting to the Director of Talent Management, you’ll develop search strategies and lead engagements to position GVW Group for success today and well into the future. You’ll have the drive, motivation and passion to disrupt the talent landscape and deliver incredible customer and candidate experience. You will have the intellectual curiosity, problem solving capability and drive to build the leadership at GVW Group.

What You’ll Do 

• Understand the overall company structure, the goals and challenges of each business unit and what it looks like to be successful in each.
•  Teach our culture by embracing it, understanding it, changing with it and finding people to add to the organization that compliment us.
•  Continuously engage others- both internally and externally as sources of knowledge in order to continue to learn and become more effective at finding the right people for our organization.
•  Develop and Maintain a pool of top talent at all times. Maintain relationships for resources as well as potential candidates/ employees. Create relationships out of this so we become an organization that people are excited about and want to work for.
•  Communicate with Supervisors, colleagues, hiring managers with regards to challenges and successes, frustrations and ways they can help, as well as suggestions that may assist them.
•  Communicate openly and honestly with each candidate, be transparent when it comes to being a fit for our culture. Provide open and honest feedback to candidates throughout our interviewing and hiring process.
•  Ask questions of hiring managers to ensure you are finding what they are looking for.
•  Follow all established processes and adhere to budgets for each role as approved. Use resources allocated for the Recruiting Process such as websites, memberships and software, and continually seek ideas for improving overall efficiency. Educate hiring managers on the importance of following our interview and hiring process.

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Your Mission  

As a Talent Acquistion Manager your mission is to discover, attract, screen and hire highly talented individuals into the GVW Group family of companies. You must operate by the highest standards as it pertains to company culture, proprietary processes and procedures. Reporting to the Director of Talent, you’ll develop search strategies and lead engagements to position GVW Group for success today and well into the future. You’ll have the drive, motivation and passion to disrupt the talent landscape and deliver incredible customer and candidate experience. You will have the intellectual curiosity, problem solving capability and drive to build the leadership at GVW Group.  
 
What You’ll Do  

• Understand the overall company structure, the goals and challenges of each business unit and what it looks like to be successful in each. 
• Teach our culture by embracing it, understanding it, changing with it and finding people to add to the organization that compliment us.  
• Continuously engage others- both internally and externally as sources of knowledge in order to continue to learn and become more effective at finding the right people for our organization.
• Develop and Maintain a pool of top talent at all times. Maintain relationships for resources as well as potential candidates/ employees. Create relationships out of this so we become an organization that people are excited about and want to work for.  
• Communicate with Supervisors, colleagues, hiring managers with regards to challenges and successes, frustrations and ways they can help, as well as suggestions that may assist them.  
• Communicate openly and honestly with each candidate, be transparent when it comes to being a fit for our culture. Provide open and honest feedback to candidates throughout our interviewing and hiring process.  
• Ask questions of hiring managers to ensure you are finding what they are looking for.
• Follow all established processes and adhere to budgets for each role as approved. Use resources allocated for the Recruiting Process such as websites, memberships and software, and continually seek ideas for improving overall efficiency. Educate hiring managers on the importance of following our interview and hiring process.

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Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Commercial Contracts Specialist / SA Legal counsel role are to:

(1) On behalf of a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, assist the Procurement team and U.S. Legal Team with negotiation, documentation, drafting, administration, tracking and compliance associated with supplier and vendor contracts, to the extent permissible as a non-U.S. licensed attorney (80% of responsibilities); and

(2) As a licensed South Africa attorney in good standing, support the SA operating and affiliate companies’ in-country needs with respect to commercial contracts, human resources (including but not limited to guidance on labor and employment matters for South African employees), intellectual property, regulatory requirements, insurance, benefits and other matters as may be requested from time to time (20% of responsibilities).

The main duties include but are not limited to the following, and may change from time to time:

Commercial Contracts Specialist (the part of the role that supports the Procurement and U.S. Legal Team (to the extent permissible as a non-U.S. licensed attorney (i.e., that does not involve the practice of law or providing legal advice)):

• Develop in-depth knowledge of key assembly components; their current or potential suppliers, including previous and current agreements, and current status.
• With U.S. Legal Team, review, update, and maintain templates for procurement agreements.
• Direct, lead, and/or coach supplier negotiations with Procurement team.
• Assist with management of contracts, ensuring that agreements are reviewed, approved and signed by authorized parties, that the company is receiving all benefits specified in the contract and that document retention processes, systems and protocols are followed for internal reference, tracking, administration and compliance.
• Review supplier strategy with Procurement team and draft agreements for appropriate contract types, pricing provisions and adherence to company sourcing templates, all consistent with strategies and directives.
• With U.S. Legal Team, draft complex pricing provisions, such as raw material pricing adjustments, volume-based pricing reductions and other conditional adjustments as negotiated by the parties and ensure that future adjustments comply with the contract.
• With and under supervision of U.S. attorneys, review and draft commercial agreements as requested.
• With Procurement team, negotiate pricing and commercial aspects of supplier and vendor contracts; and assist U.S. attorneys in translating requirements into appropriate contract terms.
• Obtain data relating to component-level compliance matters, including United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement certifications and Buy America certifications, as necessary and with supervision of U.S. attorneys.
• Identify and discuss with U.S. attorneys Company risks that may arise from contractual commitments.
• Manage contractual timelines regarding expiration, renewals, notice periods, amendments, price adjustments, change orders, etc.

SA Legal Counsel (the part of the role that supports the SA entities, including GVW Group (Pty) Ltd. and Triz Engineering SA on matters relating to application of SA law):

• Commercial contracts.
  • Serve as the lead attorney on commercial contracts including but not limited to with respect to non-U.S. engineering clients; real estate matters including leases and any other transactional needs.
• HR and Employment.
  • Be a resource for, and advise, business leaders and HR partners in SA regarding SA employment policies and agreements and all aspects of the employee life cycle such as hiring, performance management, training, compliance, discipline, employee relations, adverse employment actions and other employment-related matters.
  • With outside counsel, manage and defend employment-related claims, litigation, investigations and other external employment matters.
  • Prepare required reports and filings.
  • Support management in securing employee benefits.
• Insurance / Risk Management
  • Support management in assessing and procuring appropriate enterprise insurance policies.
• Regulatory
  • Support management with regulatory matters and submissions, including but not limited to with respect to audits and transfer pricing.
• Intellectual property considerations and filings (e.g., patent, trademark, copyright) to secure IP in South Africa only, and to support the U.S. Legal team with respect to potential or actual U.S. IP filings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Four-year bachelor’s program and LLB degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensure and / or appropriate authorization to practice law in South Africa are required.
• Willingness and ability to work full-time in the Company’s office are required.
• Experience with, or knowledge of, U.S. commercial contract law. Procurement experience, preferably for manufacturers, is a plus.
• Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of complex agreements using strong negotiation skills, attention to detail and excellent business judgment.
• Experience providing practical advice on SA employment and HR-related matters.
• Experience supporting risk management efforts including, but not limited to, with respect to enterprise insurance.
• Experience with SA regulatory matters and requirements including, but not limited to, with respect to audits and transfer pricing.
• Advanced written and oral communication in English.
• Ability to collaborate with both legal and non-legal colleagues in SA and the U.S.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Highest of integrity, strong work ethic, great attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently, meet timelines and willingness to be available during U.S. business hours.
• Ability, appropriate visa eligibility and willingness to travel to Company sites in the U.S. for short periods as requested.
• Professional references.

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What will you do?

• As a Senior Technical Warranty Administrator, you will provide technical support for claims processing via telephone and internet for internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Processing of warranty claims.
•  Provides support for warranty data analysis.
•  Technically review and input paper and electronic warranty claims
•  Notice and communicate developing trends
•  Communicate/ enforce warranty policies, both internally and externally
•  Handle communications timely and effectively
•  Other duties/projects as assigned
•  Keep detailed records
•  Review warranty documentation for the purpose of validating dealer warranty claims. 
•  Support dealer network in the processing of those claims selected for review through the systematic examination of all dealer-submitted warranty claims. 
•  Determine warranty repair eligibility in accordance with program guidelines through technical analysis of repair, adherence to warranty policies and procedures and proper claiming of parts and labor 
•  Provide dealers with feedback on warranty claim concerns detected while providing exceptional customer service. 
•  Escalate unresolved issues to Warranty

What does it take to be a part of our team?

•  Detail Oriented – Agents must be able to focus on the details of the conversation or written form in order to identify and isolate the real issue.
•  Organizational skills - Agents must be able to handle multiple tasks at once while attending to the customer’s needs. 
•  Flexibility - Should be able to help various types of customers. They should have the ability to focus on the warranty issues, provide solutions while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
•  Friendly - Project a warm and friendly image, consistently maintain a positive demeanor. 
•  Customer service focused - Must have the ability to stay calm in difficult situations.  Must be able to gain and maintain control of customer conversations while providing world class customer service.  
•  Effective Communication Skills - Strong communication skills, listening to the caller, digesting the information, and effectively conveying a solution quickly and efficiently. 
•  Speed - Must be fast and efficient. Must be able to work quickly without sacrificing the quality of their work. 
•  Solutions oriented - Must be able to find workable solutions for problems they might face.

Education and Experience                     

Minimum Requirements: Personal Attributes:

• Matric qualification or higher
• Skills: MS excel; Power point; and word.
• Must have experience of at least 5 years in similar role as a Warranty Administrator
• Be able to work independently
• Team Player
• Confident and proactive approach – anticipates issues and requirements
• Attention to detail
• Strong documentation skills

Computer Skills 

•  Working knowledge of MS Office/Outlook, Internet Explorer navigation
•  Preferred knowledge of Adnet, EPC, QAD, Autocar warranty system, Team Center