PRODUCT MANAGER: ELECTRICAL ROPE SHOVELS – Barloworld Equipment Botswana (Pty) Ltd

Barloworld Equipment Botswana (Pty) Ltd isa wholly owned subsidiary of Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa, and we are the approved dealership of Caterpillar earthmoving equipment including Mining, Construction and Power in Botswana. We wish to invite suitable candidates for the following positions tenable in Jwaneng.

• PRODUCT MANAGER – ELECTRICAL ROPE SHOVELS

Key Outputs
Maintain and build relationships with the customer, as well as CAT regional and Product teams.
• Research market trends in order to anticipate regional and overall performance as well as to address the gaps.
• In collaboration with the Product and Application Specialists, motivate and recommend specific machine configurations to address the requirements of our customers as well as to address specific gaps identified.
• Analyze maintenance policies and shortfalls thereof and make the necessary recommendations to the client.
• Draw up action plans on productivity improvements for client fleet.
Develop and maintain product specific growth plans.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies
Extensive exposure with working on CAT 7495 Electrical Rope Shovels
• Advanced knowledge of Caterpillar Systems
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Highly experienced in component replacements
• Project Management expertise
Customer responsiveness
• Minimum 10 years work experience in earthmoving equipment
We offer attractive remuneration packages and personal development, which are commensurate with the position and the market trends.