Job Title / Role: Portfolio Consulting ProfessionalOrganization:Lead Country South AfricaLocation:Midrand,South AfricaReporting Manager:Portfolio Consulting Team LeaderTheBusinessSiemens is a global powerhouse indiversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across theElectrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain.
The company hasbeen in existance for over 175 years igniting a history of innovation andsocial development.
As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play aconstructive role in Africa 's success story.BusinessDevelopment and product consultation for the Factory Automation portfolio butwith focus on SCADA solutions in South Africa and surrounding market for WinCCProfessional, WinCC Unified, WinCC V7/8, Braumat, WinCC OA and IPC's.Responsibilities ofthe RoleSupportsthe respective sales organization of the unit in approaching and servingpotential customers best and advise both sales organization and customers incapabilities and options how to use and integrate Siemens' offeringseffectively (Simatic WinCC, TIA Portal, S7 products)Servessales organization and customers as an expert in product application withrespect to the portfolio of the assigned organizational unit.Constantlyanalyzes product portfolio of the dedicated customers client overall goals andobjectives.Consultswith customer stakeholders to integrate Siemens' products and gives strategic,commercial and organizational recommendations.Createsrespective technical and commercial concepts and offerings to support the salesprocess.Plansand completes consulting assignments to industry partners on technical andcommercial level.Takeresponsibility for new orders or consulting projects.Supportthe sales organization in contract negotiations at all stages with informationand analyses.Maybe responsible for identifying and developing business opportunities andinnovating consulting portfolio.Technicalassistance to focus customersDevelopsand presents PLC/SCADA solution proposals, including estimating, compiling billof materials, system architecture diagrams and RFP/RFQ responses.Providescustomers and account representatives with strategy and solution advice andsupport during Pre-Sales discussions on PLC/SCADA solutions.
Qualifications and ExperienceAt least 5 years' project experience in the IndustrialAutomation industry.Computer/Electronic/Electrical engineering degree ordiploma.Technically involved in recentPLC/SCADA project is mandatoryGeneral understanding of IT networking and remotecommunication, including GPRS & 3G communication, modems, private APNs,VPNs, routers, LANs, WANs, VLANs, firewalls Basic understanding on industrial communicationProtocols like Profibus, Profinet and MODBUS.Previous experience working with JAVA, SCADA and PLC platforms, includingSiemens technology.
(Advantageous) Musthave a basic understanding on industrial communication Protocols like Profibus,Profinet and MODBUSAnunderstanding of horizontal and vertical OT/IT integrationSolutionsthinking individual with interested in developing into Automation consultantwith Focus on SCADA systemsWilling to travel in and outside the boarders of SouthAfrica.Ability to work autonomously.Attributes and skillsSuccessful delivery of a projectin a team.Team player.Good business etiquette withexcellent communication skills (Both Written and Verbal)Customer first mindset.Willing to evolve with thecurrently technology and business strategyYou have worked on many plant control/monitoring projects in this fieldand have personally commissioned a few of them.You communicate respect and know how to deal with customers and internalteams.Someone that is also comfortable with sales and comfortable withpresenting in front of a large audience.Our culture:Our culture embraces different perspectives, opendebate, and the will to challenge convention.
Change is a constant aspect ofour work.
We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just reactto it.
That's why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, andcelebrate success.The company's approved Employment Equity Plan andTargets under theEmployment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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