Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Technical Assistant will be responsible as Technical Back-up for the Sales Team and will handle walk in customers for Smaller Projects to calculate the cutting lists for Cash Sales, Managing all material and workmanship warranties, liaising with the company Drawing Office on bigger projects, site measurements, site inspections and Quality Assurance when rolling sheeting on-site.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Matric Certificate
• NQF4 or equivalent, preferably Architectural and or Engineering background will be an advantage
• Ability to understand and interpret Technical Drawings and Project Specifications
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Knowledge and understanding of various Roofing Products, Materials and Roofing Systems
• Strong aptitude for Math and Trigonometry
• Strong Draughting ability relating to the building and structural steel industry
• Experience in AutoCAD 2D, 3D and Revit
• Computer Literacy is essential (MS Office)
• Demonstrate Leadership, self confidence and vision in major projects or initiatives
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a production environment in the steel industry is essential
• Sound knowledge of and experience in the South African roof sheeting industry is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Result and deadline driven
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to work under pressure

• Estimations of sheeting and flashing requirements from drawings for quoting purposes
• Compiling cutting list on smaller projects for cash customers
• Liaising with Main Drawing office ensuring drawings are sent through for compiling of cutting lists
• Doing site measurements when required
• Attending site meetings with the relevant Sales person on project related work
• Site inspections to ensure roofing systems have been installed according to the company manual for applications of warranties
• Managing the process of applying and issuing of Material and Workmanship warranties on projects
• Ensure that all warranties are recorded properly for future access and reference
• Quality Assurance of profile for Mill on site rolling
• Work very closely with the Sales team to promote Service Excellence on technical backup
• Problem solving on site
• Report to Specifications Manager and assist Specifications department in updating Specifications Database to create a more accurate pipeline
• Assist Specifications department in setting up of appointments if required
• Liaising with Architects and Engineers regarding queries, offering technical support regarding company materials and application of products

JobPlacements.com