Schneider Electric Careers

About you:

• You are currently pursuing or have completed a university degree (BEng, BSc Eng or BEng Tech Honours) in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation/Control, Industrial Engineering, Software / Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or  BTech Marketing, Renewable Energy or  Computer Science
• Recent graduate (2021 - 2022) with no formal work experience
• Excellent command of computer knowledge and MS Office applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Open and supportive personality with a genuinely inquisitive nature
• Willingness to work both nationally and internationally as and when required
• Customer First – always willing to put customers and others first
• Embrace Different – comfortable dealing with different cultures and embracing change
• Dare to Disrupt – not afraid to do things differently and challenge the status quo
• Learn Every Day – eagerness to learn new skills (fast), a growth mindset
• Act like Owners – take ownership of tasks and not rely on others to drive you

Desired Characteristics

• A positive attitude, with an eagerness to learn and a flexible approach to working.
• Ability to problem solve, capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within diverse teams.

What do we offer in this specific role?

• Buddy/mentor - who will help you to smoothly find yourself in our company.
• Training tailored to your needs/experience.
• Relaxed, fun, and engaging environment – we’re not just about business: volunteering, extra projects, and integration events.
• Exposure to a range of Schneider-Electric Process Automation technologies and products.
• Experience in being part of the Schneider-Electric Africa expansion plans.
• Growth opportunities to develop technical and non-technical skills

We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

 

Your Mission

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our finance team for a Finance & Accounting Manager. The purpose of the job will be:

 

• To ensure timeous and accurate financial accounting information.
• To manage and control the general ledger, overheads & cash flow, ensuring that all statutory and group obligations are adhered to.
• To ensure that adequate financial controls are in place to prevent any risk.
• To manage and motivate the financial accounts staff.
• To support LBU and FiSS on Financial queries.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

 

Planning

 

• Plan all Accounting procedures and deadlines, given the monthly/year-end closing deadlines set by the Financial Manager / France in order to achieve these deadlines.
• Plan and coordinate staff around the given time plan in order to achieve deadlines.
• Advise all staff involved in supplying closing data of the set / planned deadlines in order to receipt this timeously.
• Anticipate any timing problems which may jeopardise deadlines and act in order to prevent a breach of such deadlines.

 

Manager

 

• Manage and coordinate staff.
• Ensure that they work according to the laid down job descriptions and that they achieve their goals timeously and meet the prescribed deadlines.
• Maintaining and Balancing Monthly General Ledger.
• Ensure that all General Ledger accounts genuinely reflect the financial position of the company and that where necessary the relevant corrections are effected timeously.
• Ensure that Asset and Liability Accounts genuinely reflect the company's financial position at all times.
• Assess all budgeted positions against actual performance before closing at month end and either schedule extreme items that were correct or to effect correct journals before presenting the accounts to the Financial Manager.
• Ensure that all Bank Accounts and credit card statements are reconciled to the general ledger accounts and when necessary misallocated incorrect amounts are followed up
• Ensure that at all times travel advances are up to date and fully reconciled.
• Ensure that the bookkeeper’s reconciliations are up to date and signed off on a monthly basis
• Ensure that all Creditor’s Reconciliation are up to date and signed off
• Liaise with Human Resources and Costing and ensure that the reconciliations for which they are responsible are copied to finance and that they are up to date and correct
• Ensure that all Control Accounts balance to their Auxiliary ledgers and that all Suspense Accounts are either nil or have been reconciled and acted upon Ensure that all books of account are up to date and accessible at all times.
• Ensure that all documentation is archived according to accounting policy

 

HFM and Shuttle Reporting Responsibility

 

• Actual
• Global function BBT
• RF Global and other functions

 

Cash Flow

 

• Maintain a daily/monthly cash flow and submit this to the Financial Manager
• Control the bank account balances and ensure that there is sufficient cash on the No. 1 Account to facilitate daily use. All reserves are to be transferred to Call Deposits.
• Ensure that all creditors are paid timeously and in accordance with their terms and conditions
• Ensure that the correct settlement discounts are received/taken.

 

Reporting

 

• Prepare the monthly and annual reports (Monthly reports within, a max, of 5 working days of closing)
• Supply the necessary Auxiliary reports as and when required
• Ensure the maintenance of the final asset register and ensure that this balances with the general ledger and to control purchases against budget and report deviations

 

VAT

 

• Ensure VAT is paid timeously as not to incur interest charges
• Ensure that the treatment of VAT is correct on all payments in order that the company takes full advantage of the credits, as well as the debtor treatment of VAT

 

Foreign Group payments

 

• Ensure that the bank is in receipt of the correct signed documents timeously in order that the payment deadlines set by them are met (in conjunction with the cost accountant)

 

Human Resources

 

• Liaise with the Human Resources Manager who is responsible for the Management and Control of all HR accounts in the General Ledger.
• Ensure that all Reconciliations are performed on a monthly basis, that they are correct, and are filed in the monthly Reconciliation File.
• Ensure that reconciling items are followed up timeously by the HR Division.
• Ensure that the HR Cash Book Reconciliation is performed on a monthly basis and is correct.

 

Costing

 

• Liaise with the Cost Accountant who is responsible for the Management and Control of Costing.
• Ensure that all Reconciliations and Confirmations are correct, and are filed in the monthly Reconciliation File.

 

Logistics Finance Business Partner and support

 

• Complete and update monthly GSC reporting.
• Liaise with GSC contact, to discuss actual numbers and adjust where required.
• Assist GSC contact with Forecasted figures.

 

Shared Services

 

• Liaise with FISS/Genpact
• Review and Monitor Shared Services performance

 

Key Relationships:

 

• The incumbent will be in frequent relations with the Finance & Accounts Team and the CFO
• The incumbent will be in frequent relations with the Auditors, Tax Consultants, Banks, Company Secretary

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• Flexibility, capacity to listen and learn.
• Ability to work in a network and the in a group in an international environment, in a collaborative way
• Well-organized and well structured
• Clear & synthetic communication
• Good MS Office Skills particularly in Excel.
• Experience with an ERP (SAP) is an added advantage.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/Finance/Accounting or related fields
• CPA or Degree in Accounting / Finance/ ACCA Qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in financial and management accounting particularly in a manufacturing-based Company
• Relevant experience in External audit and costing is advantageous
• Must have an Audit background
• Ability to manage a team
• SAP experience

Schneider Electric Africa seeks a Field Service Engineer  – WWW, Oil, Gas & Petroleum who will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing SE customers to identify the scope of work, estimate and sell system adds/modifications and maintenance agreements to meet or exceed his/her profitable sales target.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sales within the key segments which include Utilities, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, and MMM (Mining, Metals, Minerals).

Your Role

• Deploys all sales actions to maximize the installed base services with assigned strategic accounts and country/BU Targeted accounts.
• The Outside Sales Representative (OSSR) is accountable for promoting and selling a broad range of technical services including the start-up, maintenance, testing, retrofit, upgrade, and digital services of all major manufacturers’ electrical equipment installed at the customer’s site.
• The OSSR is also accountable for the selling of turnkey projects ranging from simple replacement of equipment to fully engineered solutions.
• The OSR develops new sales opportunities, addresses, and services the needs of established accounts, and utilizes excellent products/solutions/services and customer knowledge to educate customers on pricing and application advantages, and how they meet customers’ needs.
• Discusses Field Service proposals and close them facing the customer. He/she interacts with the account manager from the Business Units, and with FS Inside Sales Services Representative and Field Services Operational Marketing teams. He/she will have to increase the mix of Service Plans sales as a top priority.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops account profiles and executes the sales plan.
• Applies market and account skills necessary for dealing with specific target audiences.
• Identifies and contacts potential customers or prospects, either existing or new.
• Secures customer satisfaction by overseeing all ongoing activities with the customer (orders, delivery).
• Utilizes BFO (Salesforce.com) for sales funnel management and Account Planning.
• Provides monthly forecasts and summaries promptly.
• Participates in the preparation of analysis and reports on field service performance.
• Supports tendering team in preparing proposals and quotations in respect of expected margins and client expectations.
• Works closely with Inside Service Sales Representatives and the BU account manager to maximize business opportunities.
• Give the Field Services Marketing leaders with Offers feedback and needs.
• Educates customers on all SE products and services with special attention to Recurring and digital Offers.
• Coordinates and/or attends marketing/sales seminars as needed. 

Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications are preferable.
• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field is an added advantage.
• The successful candidate should have a (4) year college degree or equivalent work experience and (5-10) years of technical sales experience.
• Knowledge of LV, MV switchgear, Transformers, UPS, PLC, and Drives will be an added advantage.
• Ability to build a sustainable and reliable relationship with the customer.
• Understand the market of Mining industries, water segments, utilities and other industrial producers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Thorough knowledge of Schneider Electric services is offered throughout the product's Asset Management Life Cycle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/CRM-related tools.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining, and expanding lasting professional customer relations by means of regular customer visits and participation in customer events.
• Proactively taking on key positions to obtain budgeted orders from these customers.
• Negotiating price and conditions with the customer.
• Having current knowledge of the market readily available by developing and maintaining market and product developments up to date, gaining insight into customer structures and organizations, and identifying and following up on opportunities with customers.
• Analyzing customer needs and elaborating offers both independently and in cooperation with the solutions/sales support team.
• Coordinating the preparation of quotes in cooperation with the proposal group.
• Coordinating technical support for customers.
• to address geographical coverage, skills gaps and development opportunities.

Qualifications
About You:

• You have completed a relevant technical master’s degree (electronics or industrial automation).
• You have at least 10 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in the Oil & Gas and/or Power sectors.
• You have proven experience in the sale of technical solutions and concepts.
• You combine commercial insight with a result-oriented attitude while applying the required interpersonal skills.
• A good command of both oral and written English.
• A driver's license is required.

Your Mission

Schneider Electric Africa seeks a Business Development Manager Access to Energy who will drive Schneider Electric’s Access to Energy (A2E) business growth through the implementation of various business models, the establishment of strategic A2E partnerships, promotion, understanding and marketing of the A2E offer and hunting new business opportunities to achieve exceptional sales growth in Anglophone West Africa.

Your Role 

• Set upup Strategic Access to Energy System Integrator Partnerships across countries in the region to deliver transactional sales.
• Bridge Front Office (BFO) Up to Date with accurate Sales Pipeline report & Sales/Stock forecasting accuracy measured through Bridge Front Office (BFO indicators such as pipeline trust indicator) etc.
• Establish Strategic Relationships with new corporates to promote A2E sales via socio-economic development budgets.
• Hunt and identify new markets and new customers for Access to Energy sales across Western Africa to create a sales pipeline for A2E.
• Engage with Business Unit leaders within Schneider Electric Western Africa to gain collaboration and Business Unit sales support.
• Engage Partner Retail, Specifications & Panel Builders teams to determine opportunities for A2E sales in the retail channel and via prescription and panel builders.
• First point of contact for the design of A2E solutions as per customer requirements, in conjunction with solar BU and other BU’s as and when required.
• Support =S= colleagues within the region with all A2E offer technical queries to promote sales and A2E solutions delivery.
• Lead the establishment of Access to Energy solutions system integrator partners in West  Africa that will act as A2E representatives for sales and solutions delivery for large geographical coverage and reach.
• Consistently engage and push sales independently as well as through collaboration and cross-selling through Access to Energy Representatives.
• Ongoing review of the Access to Energy offer versus competitor offer through market research to determine the suitability and understand competitor solutions as well as price comparisons.
• Thorough analysis of competitor offers to align pricing and distinguish offers to increase market share.
• Diligent update of A2E sales pipeline on Bridge Front Office (BFO) to ensure that sales pipeline is up to date at all times to enable sales forecasting.
• Collaborate with all A2E representatives to incorporate feedback into Bridge Front Office (BFO) updates for accurate visibility on sales forecasting and stock management across BUs and across the region
• Prepare bi-weekly reports for sales forecasting and stock management requirements.
• The First point of contact for customer support queries on the A2E offer and liaise with other colleagues such as offer marketing and solar BU colleagues to provide feedback to customers on A2E solutions capabilities.
• Global Supply Chain (GSC) liaison to assist with all GSC transportation requirements across borders to ensure timely delivery to customers. Actively participate in events where the promotion of Access to Energy solutions is required.
• Establish and nurture C-Level relationships in large corporates for the promotion of =S= brand reputation as well as access to energy sales via socio-economic development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 – 7 years’ advanced sales/commercial experience related to new business development in emerging markets with newly launched offers that are not well established in the market.
• Advanced Understanding of Sales in Emerging Economies.
• Solar solutions (Basic to Advanced).
• Customer Satisfaction and Service Delivery.
• Ethics and Compliance.

Skills:

• Advanced Sales.
• Networking & Establishing New Relationships.
• Customer Focus & Orientation.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Time Management.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office).
• Verbal and Written Communication.
• Multi-Tasking.
• Working under Pressure.

Job Purpose

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems.

The role of Manufacturing Technician involves performing simple to complex manual operations, while respecting cost constraints, lead time, safety directive, working instructions, technical instructions (Mechanical and/or electrical drawings), Bill of Materials, e.t.c.)

Principle Accountabilities

• Perform simple to complex manual operations relating to the overall assembly of electrical switchboards.
• Adhere to all safety and health standards & Regulations and to Identify and express to the Team Leader any risks regarding health and safety.
• Work with specific equipment needing particular training and competences
• To interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Manufacture products according to work instructions.
• Carry out the Assembly of Electrical components, mechanical enclosures and wiring.
• Suggest proposals to improve the operating mode.
• Ensure the quality of the operations performed by controlling and respecting the standards, applying ‘Quality at the source’ principle
• Perform machine/ equipment preventive maintenance levels 1 & 2
• Input production data (Quantity) in the information system (or with paper support)-Maintain accurate daily records of the activity/task performed.
• Ensure recording Red / Green tracking sheets of performance monitoring in accordance with rules established
• Analyse and report all non-quality events identified during the working day.
• Keep workstation clean and neat in line with 5S principles.
• Perform any other duties as may be allocated to you from time to time in support of flexibility.

Job Purpose

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.

This position is accountable for sales to Contractors, Panel Builders and Consultants.

Principle Accountabilities

• Manage and develop the existing accounts, as well as developing new business opportunities in these areas.
• Selling the full Schneider Electric portfolio of Products into a diverse customer base, such as Electrical Contractors, Consultants and panel builders.
• Building strong lasting relationships across matrix organizations
• Act as the focal point of contact for Schneider Electric.
• Set up a road map for his/her customers once consultation has taken place and work with the decision makers to ensure the whole process is managed and a commercial strategy is developed, implemented and monitored

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering

Desirable

• 5- 7 years working experience
• A background in working with partners within the power distribution industry
• Sales background in electrical engineering

Job Purpose

• Drive Schneider Electric’s Access to Energy (A2E) business growth through the implementation of various business models, establishment of strategic A2E partnerships, promotion, understanding and marketing of the A2E offer and hunting new business opportunities to achieve exceptional sales growth in Southern Africa.
• Setup strategic relationships at C-Level to promote and sell the A2E offer to large corporates for socio economic development which will grow the A2E business and establish reference sites across Southern Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup Strategic Access to Energy System Integrator Partnerships across 3 countries in Eastern Africa to deliver transactional sales
• Bridge Front Office (BFO Up to Date with accurate Sales Pipeline report & Sales/Stock forecasting accuracy measured through Bridge Front Office (BFO indicators such as pipeline trust indicator etc.
• Establish Strategic Relationships with new corporates to promote A2E sales via socio economic development budgets.
• Hunt and identify new markets and new customers for Access to Energy sales across Eastern Africa to create a sales pipeline for A2E.
• Engage with Business Unit leaders within Schneider Electric Eastern Africa to gain collaboration and Business Unit sales support.
• Engage Partner Retail, Specifications & Panel Builders teams to determine opportunities for A2E sales in retail channel and via prescription and panel builders.
• First point of contact for the design of A2E solutions as per customer requirements, in conjunction with solar BU and other BU’s as and when required.
• Support =S= colleagues within the region with all A2E offer technical queries to promote sales and A2E solutions delivery.
• Lead the establishment of Access to Energy solutions system integrator partners in East Africa that will act as A2E representatives for sales and solutions delivery for large geographical coverage and reach.
• Consistently engage and push sales independently as well as through collaboration and cross selling through Access to Energy Representatives.
• Ongoing review of the Access to Energy offer versus competitor offer through market research to determine suitability, understand competitor solutions as well as price comparisons.
• Thorough analysis of competitor offers to align pricing and distinguish offer to increase market share.
• Diligent update of A2E sales pipeline on Bridge Front Office (BFO) to ensure that sales pipeline is up to date at all times to enable sales forecasting.
• Collaborate with all A2E representatives to incorporate feedback into Bridge Front Office (BFO) updates for accurate visibility on sales forecasting and stock management across BU’s and across Southern Africa.
• Prepare bi-weekly reports for sales forecasting and stock management requirements.
• First point of contact for customer support queries on the A2E offer and liaise with other colleagues such as offer marketing and solar BU colleagues to provide feedback to customers on A2E solutions capabilities.
• Global Supply Chain (GSC) liaison to assist with all GSC transportation requirements across borders to ensure timely delivery to customers. Actively participate in events where the promotion of Access to Energy solutions is required.
• Establish and nurture C-Level relationships in large corporates for the promotion of =S= brand reputation as well as access to energy sales via socio economic development.
• Leverage the network of French companies to promote A2E sales within the network and to establish A2E reference sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum relevant technical qualification in the field of Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years’ advanced sales/commercial experience related to new business development in emerging markets with newly launched offers that are not well established in the market.

Knowledge

• Advanced Understanding of Sales in Emerging Economies
• Solar Solutions (Basic to Advanced)
• Customer Satisfaction and Service Delivery
• Ethics and Compliance

Skills

• Advanced Sales
• Networking & Establishing New Relationships
• Customer Focus & Orientation
• Planning and Organising
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Multi-Tasking
• Working under Pressure

Schedule: Full-time
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Job Purpose

Contract support in the Sales phase through to Project close stage or exclusively in the Execution stage, Contract Administrator's mission is:

• Provide sales support including preparation of proposed contract documentation, contract review and negotiation in accordance with the SRM guidelines,
• Process contract review, approval and sign off and credit approval
• Ensure timely Contract acknowledgement and/ or attestation and coming into force is administered
• Analyze and highlight key contract administration points for contractual, financial and tax risks through collaboration with Corporate Functions and Project Execution Team.
• Anticipate and manage the relevant contractual, financial and tax risks.
• Assist the project execution team in the timely administration of the contract obligations for notices of delay, extension of time, pricing, and agreement of variations, claims management, subcontract administration, record keeping, etc.
• Dispute avoidance and resolution in a timely manner
• Contributes to improving the profitability of the project as well as improving the cash flow for the Project.

1. To provide Sales / Tender support:

• Attend customer pre contract meetings
• Preparation of schedule of rates
• Credit and risk review
• Subcontract enquiry and vetting
• Preparation of contractual approval documentation

1. Contract and Credit approval:

• Recommend contract set up
• Review contract documentation and preparation of comments
• Negotiation of the final contract documentation
• Process credit approval
• Order/ contract review & approval, contract acknowledgement and attestation

1. Reviews and highlights the key contractual, financial risks and administrative obligations of the Project:

• Analyses the contract, taking into account the context of the project, in order to enforce the contractual rights.
• Manages contract coming into force (means of payment, bonds, insurances...)
• In collaboration with the Project Manager, anticipates any contractual and financial risks and make sure that they are mitigated or managed effectively
• Ensures compliance with the Group Rules/internal policies

1. Assist the Project Manager in:

• Contract administration, notice requirements e.g. variations, delays, extension of times, loss and/ or expense
• Preparation and agreement of schedule of rates
• Subcontract procurement
• Change management recovery: pricing, negotiation, and agreement of variations/ claims (loss and expense)
• Monthly project reviews, risk anticipation and mitigation
• Cost/ value reconciliation and forecasting
• Contract correspondence
• Dispute and RTP management
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment and invoices
• Agreement of subcontract variations/ claims, payment review and certification
• Timely final account preparation, negotiation, and agreement

1. Reviews and applies financial aspects of the Project:

• Implements and monitors manufacturing and credit risk saucerization, managing Letter of credit, insurance, bank guarantees, currency hedging and working directly with bank, insurers and brokers
• Manages billing and payment in close collaboration with Project Manager, Logistics and Corporate Functions (credit management, tax department...)
• Contributes to improve and control profitability of business and cash flow of the Project (payment terms optimization, B2B subcontract terms, accurate progress billing, financial cost optimization: bank fees, insurance costs...)
• Works closely with Contract Manager or Execution Solution Contract Manager namely on the follow up of all financial means (milestones, expiry dates, ...) and payment aspect of the Project
• Supports Tender Solution Contract Manager at offer stage when needed on specific matters (Letters of Credit, Bank guarantees...)

1. Reviews and applies tax aspects of the Project:

• Masters tax issues on billing.
• Works closely with Contract Manager or Execution Solution Contract Manager and Corporate functions when Permanent Establishment or VAT registration is necessary.
• Complies with Schneider Electric's execution tools & processes.
• Contributes to the Risk and Opportunity analysis follow up in his fields of skills in close collaboration with Project Manager.
• Anticipates and participates when needed to internal policies and Group projects reviews committees.
• Complies with Group Guidelines while executing the contract.

Qualifications

Education & Skills:

• University High Degree Bachelor, Engineering and / or Business administration, with a Solid Background in Finance, Contract, international trade
• Solid SAP Experience
• Fluent in English.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Contract Administration, international trade and/or finance
• Ability to handle complex matters concurrently with both synthetic and analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills