Technical Representative

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Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Representative to join our mining team! In this pivotal role, you will assist with product problem management within an assigned territory or industry. Your goal is to maximize customer loyalty while minimizing the commercial impact of customer complaints related to products, applications, and maintenance requirements. You will achieve this through appropriate and timely use of resources, including goodwill.

What you will do :

• Providing input to Service Operations Specialists for shop operations, service process improvements, and systems, to help dealers achieve higher service quality and improve profitability.
• Drive and support Dealer Product Problem Management process.
• Building dealer's technical capabilities to identify and repair product deficiencies.
• Providing technical guidance and counselling dealers on presentations designed to inform customers of service advantages.
• Directing dealers in managing Product Improvement Programs cost-effectively and within designated timeframes.
• Collaborate internally with business partners to deliver product defect fixes for our end users in partnership with our dealers.

Skills you will have :

Top candidates will also have :

Travel time : on average 50% within Southern Africa.

Work location : Johannesburg.

What You Will Get

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar : helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military / veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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