Vacant Jobs at Siemens Energy

What can you expect?

• We want to power you to reach your dreams and build your next adventure! The Siemens bursary scheme provides funding for higher education for previously disadvantaged and academically sound students.

We offer bursaries for studying and wanting to study the following critical, scarce skills qualifications:

• BSc/B.Eng. Electrical Engineering (Heavy and Light Current)
• BSc/B.Eng. Electronic/Engineering
• Bachelor Of Engineering: Technology
• B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Mechatronics)

What are we looking for?

• We are looking for those who share our values and have a real commitment to building a better future to join us. Therefore, it’s important that you have done your research about our company and are clear as to why you are choosing to join us.

Academic and Personal Record

University applications

• A minimum Academic Average of 65% and above in the year that you are applying for the bursary i.e., in grade 12 or Tertiary Level
• Studying / Accepted to start studying full time within one of the fields of study stipulated above.
• The selected institution must be a locally recognized training institution.
• The student meets the registration criteria of the Training Institution.
• Proof of acceptance by the training institution is required before a bursary can be awarded.
• The student should not be receiving any other funding e.g., Other Bursaries / National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

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What can you expect?

• We want to empower you to reach your dreams and build your next adventure! The Siemens bursary scheme provides funding for higher education for previously disadvantaged and academically sound students.

We offer bursaries for studying and wanting to study the following critical, scarce skills qualifications:

• BSc/B.Eng. Electrical Engineering (Heavy and Light Current)
• BSc/B.Eng. Electronic/Engineering
• Bachelor Of Engineering: Technology
• B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Mechatronics)

What are we looking for?

• We are looking for those who share our values and have a real commitment to building a better future to join us. Therefore, it’s important that you have done your research about our company and are clear as to why you are choosing to join us.

Academic and Personal Record:

• Grade12 Applications
• Completed Matric/Grade 12 
• English – Level 5 and Above
• Pure Maths – Level 5 and Above
• Physical Science – Level 5 and Above
• Unemployed South African Citizen between 18 - 25 years
• The student should not be receiving any other funding e.g., Other Bursaries / National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

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The Commercial Advancement Training Scheme

• The learner will be given a in initial 18-month learnership contract that will provide valuable workplace experience while studying part time.
• Learners completing the initial requirements of the learnership may be given further opportunity to continue with follow-up qualifications.
• You will be required to perform a range of standardised administrative tasks with close supervisory guidance in support of the function that you placed in.
• Specific responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) data and financial management.
• You may be required to support special projects on simple operational tasks (as required).

What are we looking for?

• Recent matriculants or young dynamic persons eager to kickstart their career in an integrated technology company within the finance community.
• The successful candidates must be willing to study part time towards the ICB Office Administration NQF L5 qualification which will require additional effort outside of the normal working hours.
• Candidates considered will be those who share our values and have a real commitment to building a better future for themselves and South Africa.

Requirements:

• Must have completed Grade 12 / Matric certification with Pure Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) and Accounting with an 65% aggregate for both subjects.
• Computer Literacy in particular Excel, Word, and Outlook
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Strong attention to detail
• Learners will be based in Northriding and must willing to travel in the surrounding areas to various Siemens offices and project sites.
• Must have a passion for Accounting/Business Administration

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Mission/Function of the role:

• Project Managers are overall responsible for the design, development, and management of customer projects, according to defined Project Management (PM@Siemens) standards and customer requirements, with responsibility for economic results.

What are the responsibilities of the role?

• Consults with customers on technical solutions, together with the Sales Manager or Key Account Manager.
• Clarifies customers’ targets and requirements, and/or specification in request for proposal (RFP).
• Prepares participation in tender and leads negotiation with customers.
• Coordinates overall planning of the project and decides on allocation of resources together with relevant stakeholders.
• Clarifies specification and continuously liaises with other internal departments involved ensuring clear KPI’s for all team members.
• Monitors milestone and adherence to budgets, and initiates actions to minimize non-conformance cost.
• Reviews project risks and ensures that appropriate mitigation measures are put in place by following the contractual claims procedure to maximise opportunities.
• Maintains constant communication to customers, outside contractors or other stakeholders with minutes of meetings being distributed to all relevant parties.
• May coordinate agreed commissioning measures onsite, together with Engineering.
• Adheres to PM standards and Business Conduct Guidelines (e.g., Tax regulations, Export Control, EHS, Quality Control).
• Manages and coordinates all temporarily assigned project staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary Degree/Diploma, preferably an Electrical Engineering qualification or similar.
• A South African recognised Project Management qualification or PM@siemens certification.
• Must have min 3-.5 years’ experience with NEC3.
• FIDIC experience would be advantageous
• 5-8 years’ experience in electrical engineering sector preferably MV or renewables
• 5-8 years’ experience in project management with full profit and loss responsibility.
• Strong Administration and time management skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead virtual project team/s to a successful implementation across countries.
• Excellent intercultural skills to cooperate with customers throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
• Must be willing to travel.

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Your role/ Areas of Responsibility

• Successful candidate will be responsible for new account development and/or expanding existing accounts within an established geographic territory (Inland) as well as building and managing relationships with current customers, identifying new customers and developing relationships for the purpose of selling assigned Varian products.
• The candidate will be responsible for selling complex technical products and/or services of Varian's portfolio of hardware and software solutions. She/he is ultimately responsible for Hardware and Software Sales order budget and will carry out all pre-sales activities. This includes scoping and determining products and/or packages to be sold in the assigned territory.
• Under minimal supervision, performing all sales functions in assigned territory, including but not limited to:
• Analyzing territory for sales potential
• Developing and implementing effective sales strategies
• Maintaining appropriate level of territory coverage
• Planning and executing effective sales calls
• Scheduling and performing product demonstrations
• Will be relied on as a technical product expert to develop and present sales proposals and systems solutions, and close complex technical sales.
• Managing the sales order/quotation process
• Builds proactive strategies around key upsell products and services to continue to grow the business in the assigned territory and promote the LifeCycle sales approach.
• Serving as a consultative resource to customers
• Achieving superior level of overall customer satisfaction
• Providing regular customer and market feedback to company
• Representing Varian ethics, values and business practices with all internal and external stakeholders

Your expertise:

• Ideally from an Oncology background (Radiotherapist with Oncology speciality, Medical Physicist or Medical Technologist with Oncology experience)
• Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HCM (e.g., Workday) or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.
• Typical Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in Lifesciences (or equivalent experience) and 5 years of related experience or masters degree with 3 years of related experience.
• Product knowledge and ability to conduct demonstrations Industry knowledge Organizational acumen/skills
• Good understanding of oncology customers, their requirements & clinical challenges faced during implementation & adoption of our products. Exposure to Eclipse or Aria is desirable
• Advantage if speaks at least one additional language (Zulu or Xhosa)
• Located in the Gauteng region with access Nationally
• Exuberant personality with good problem-solving skills
• Works well in a team and independently
• Sound understanding of delivery projects in a matrix organization, demonstrating ability to work with others, many of whom are remote
• Time and territory management
• Responsiveness and reliability
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Selling skills