Openings at ABB

• In this role, you will contribute to business growth by developing and executing innovative and effective marketing communications strategies aligned with global and local frameworks.
• You will lead the end-to-end delivery of marketing campaigns, strengthen brand positioning, and support sales initiatives across the Smart Buildings and Smart Power Electrification businesses in Southern Africa.
• Each day, you will play a key role in building brand awareness, driving lead generation, and ensuring marketing activities deliver measurable business impact through strong alignment with corporate, regional, and global marketing strategies.
• 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.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Develop and implement integrated marketing communication strategies aligned with global, regional, and local business objectives
• Plan, execute, and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, events, trade media, print, and sponsorships)
• Drive end-to-end campaign management, including strategy, content localization, execution, and performance analysis
• Generate and nurture leads through targeted marketing initiatives and structured lead management processes
• Select, adapt, and deploy marketing communication tools to support sales and commercial objectives
• Manage brand positioning and ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels
• Identify market trends, customer insights, and new business opportunities through data-driven analysis
• Define KPIs, track campaign performance, and deliver actionable insights to optimize marketing effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product, global marketing) to ensure alignment and successful execution
• Manage budgets and ensure marketing activities deliver strong ROI

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 5–10 years of experience in Marketing Communications, Campaign Management, or related roles
• Proven experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, lead generation, and campaign analytics
• Experience working across multiple markets and adapting global strategies to local contexts
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)

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Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-size projects. Each day, you will ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets.
• You will also showcase your expertise by leading the project team members to achieve project requirements, deliver contracted deliverables, and meet the committed project result.

The work model for the role is: onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in ABB Longmeadow in Johannesburg .

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading the execution of complex projects and ensuring that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety and environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

• Btech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and Project management qualification.
• Project Management experience in the Electrical Engineering field – minimum 8 years.
• Strong communication skills and an excellent command of English language
• Professional Project Management Certification from PMI, desirable.
• Experience using MS Projects essential
• Must have own vehicle/transport and valid driver license

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Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure that local businesses in assigned areas conduct their activities in line with ABB trade policies and guidelines and to implement ABB's Global Trade Program.
• Each day, you will be responsible to ensure compliance with import/export-related trade regulations at a local level. You will also showcase your expertise by creating, documenting, and maintaining procedures and guidelines for export control and sanctions, as well as customs compliance requirements.
• The work model for the role is : Hybrid
• This role is contributing to the Finance Division in SSA Region.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Providing periodic updates to the relevant stakeholders on the status of the local implementation of ABB’s Global Trade Program and significant changes in export control and customs laws/regulations.
• Implementing and maintaining a general export control and customs compliance awareness program for local business staff and providing trade-related training to employees (particularly in cases of delegated export control responsibilities).
• Facilitating seamless connection between trade compliance and day-to-day operations, including master data requirements, supplier qualifications, etc., in collaboration with staff in the assigned area.
• Conducting local trade reviews and/or annual “self-audits” with respect to trade compliance, identifying improvement areas, and taking corrective actions.
• You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's or Honour's Degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Economics ,Law or Related Field
• Over 5 years comprehensive professional experience, including 3 years specializing in Trade Compliance mainly export controls, with deep expertise in regional regulatory frameworks - ranging from local customs regulations to international export controls and sanction compliance.
• Strong export controls knowledge (Required)
• Management function in Customs and Trade Compliance (Required)
• Experience in Free Trade Agreements, classification and valuation under the World Customs Organization (WCO) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
• Knowledge of Global Trade Management System (active use of SAP-GTS)
• Certified Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a plus

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• As Global Sales Manager for Business Line Mining & Materials, you will lead the global sales function and serve as a member of the Business Line Management Team.
• You will be responsible for defining and executing the commercial strategy across all BL Mining & Materials businesses, driving profitable growth, strategic account development, market expansion and commercial excellence worldwide.
• Working closely with business unit leaders, cluster managers and country sales organizations, you will shape ABB’s commercial success in the mining, cement and battery materials industries.
• This role reports to Bjorn Jonsson, Business Line Manager, Mining & Materials.

Role & Responsibilities

• In this role, you will have overall responsibility for the global sales organization of Business Line Mining & Materials, leading the commercial agenda across all regions and business units. You will develop and execute the global sales strategy, build and coach an international sales leadership team, and ensure alignment between business priorities, customer needs and growth opportunities. As a member of the BL Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and long-term success of the business.
• Leading the global BL Mining & Materials sales function and driving performance, capability development and engagement across the organization.
• Driving the overall commercial strategy and achieving targets for orders, revenue, profitability, market share and customer satisfaction.
• Building executive-level relationships with strategic customers, EPCs and industry partners while overseeing major commercial opportunities and negotiations.
• Partnering with Business Unit Managers, Cluster Managers and Functional Leaders to maximize growth opportunities across the global portfolio.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Anticipating and identifying the shortfalls in performance and takes appropriate remedial actions, proactively.
• Identifying and evaluating new opportunities with existing and potential customers, determines plans for implementation, and allocates required resources.
• Planning and executing customer surveys and acts on the survey results to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
• Participating in the negotiation of key contracts.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or a related field.
• Significant experience in global sales leadership, business development or commercial management within mining, process industries, automation, electrification or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing growth strategies across international markets.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience leading global and culturally diverse teams.
• Excellent commercial acumen including strategic account management, negotiations and business planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior customer and business leaders.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.

What’s in it for You?

• Opportunity to shape the commercial strategy and future growth of a globally recognized business line.
• Exposure to some of the world’s leading mining, cement and battery materials companies.
• Ability to influence the sustainability transformation of heavy industry through electrification, automation and digitalization.
• Global career opportunities within ABB.
• A collaborative international environment focused on innovation, inclusion and continuous learning.

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Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a trusted strategic business partner to the relevant business manager and lead local finance teams to optimize financial performance within the assigned business unit.
• Each day, you will support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operational data to evaluate business alternatives and recommend the most appropriate solutions.
• You will also showcase your expertise by combining deep financial knowledge with business acumen to drive performance, profitability, and sustainable growth.
• The work model for the role is: Hybrid
• This role is contributing to the MOHP division in South Africa.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Acting as a key business partner to business leaders by contributing to strategy development, scenario planning, business planning, forecasting and performance management.
• Driving the definition and implementation of global standards, internal controls, and business-specific guidelines to ensure effective financial governance, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Providing financial insight and decision support through performance analysis, productivity optimization, cash flow management, working capital improvement and risk mitigation.
• Ensuring transparency, accuracy, and reliability in financial reporting and business information while fostering effective communication and strong stakeholder relationships across the organization.

Qualifications for the role

• 8–10 years of experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering, with a proven track record of supporting business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Highly skilled in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, financial analysis, risk management, and internal controls.
• Possess advanced proficiency in ERP systems, data analytics, and visualization tools such as Power BI, with the ability to convert data into actionable business insights.
• Passionate about stakeholder engagement, influencing senior leaders, and translating complex financial information into clear business recommendations.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A professional finance qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent will be advantageous.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to business strategy, market dynamics, and growth opportunities.
• At ease communicating in English and collaborating across cross-functional and international stakeholder groups.