Key Outputs
• Achievement of annual revenue and gross profit targets.
• Increased machine technology attachment rates.
• Growth in Cat Grade solution sales.
• Expansion of retrofit opportunities.
• Successful installation and commissioning of Grade systems.
• Reduced deployment defects and rework.
• Accurate machine calibrations and validation.
• Achievement of deployment quality standards.
• Increased technology utilization and adoption.
• Improved customer productivity outcomes.
• Increased customer satisfaction.
• Growth in repeat technology sales.
• Effective opportunity management.
• Accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Timely technical issue resolution.
• Standardized deployment processes across territories.
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
• Qualified Artisan (Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic, Auto Electrician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic or equivalent).
• Trade Test Certificate and Valid Driver's License.
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Degree in Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics or Technology-related discipline advantageous
• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction, earthmoving, technology, machine control, surveying, or equipment management environments.
• Minimum 3 years' experience with machine control, GNSS, Grade Control, machine guidance, survey, or construction technology solutions.
• Proven experience installing and commissioning Grade Control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting machine electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technology deployments.
• Experience operating and configuring construction technology software.
• Strong understanding of Earthmoving and Construction applications.
• Proven experience working on Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or other machine control system experience.
• Experience configuring GNSS receivers, base stations and correction networks.
• Machine calibration and machine control deployment experience.
• Survey control and site positioning experience.
• Experience troubleshooting machine electrical, CANBUS and electronic systems.
• Experience with Caterpillar Grade, Trimble, Leica, Topcon or similar machine control platforms.
• Caterpillar Grade experience advantageous.
• Analytical Thinking (L2)
• Judgement (includes Decision Making) (L2)
• Drive, Energy and Initiative (L2)
• Verbal and written Communication (including listening) (L2)
• Customer Responsiveness (L2)
• Influencing and Negotiation (L2)
• Building Relationships (L2)
• Business and Financial Acumen (Including Commercial Orientation) (L2)
• Professional / Technical Competence (L3)
• Programme and Project Management (L2)
• Practical Execution Management (Planning; Organising and Monitoring) (L2)
• Developing People (L2)
• Participative Management (Empowering and Including) (L2)
Skills Required
- Qualified Artisan in earthmoving equipment mechanics, auto electrics, heavy equipment mechanics, or equivalent
- Trade Test Certificate
- Valid driver's license
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
- Degree in Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or a technology-related discipline
- At least 5 years of experience in construction, earthmoving, technology, machine control, surveying, or equipment management
- At least 3 years of experience with machine control, GNSS, grade control, machine guidance, surveying, or construction technology solutions
- Experience installing and commissioning grade-control systems
- Experience troubleshooting machine electrical, CANBUS, and electronic systems
- Experience supporting customer-facing technology deployments
- Experience operating and configuring construction technology software
- Strong understanding of earthmoving and construction applications
- Experience with Trimble, Topcon, Leica, Caterpillar Grade, or similar machine-control platforms
- Experience configuring GNSS receivers, base stations, and correction networks
- Machine calibration and machine-control deployment experience
- Survey control and site-positioning experience
- Caterpillar Grade experience
What We Do
Barloworld Equipment is a leading provider of heavy machinery equipment solutions for the construction, agriculture, mining, transport and energy industries in Southern Africa. As an official Cat dealer, the company provides a wide range of earthmoving machines, genuine parts, and value-added services and support solutions, focusing on reducing downtime and operating costs for its clients.









