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The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2025 Intake (East London)

Tasks

Get a head start into the world of work by participating in the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme and transport your career with one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. The Programme aims to harness outstanding achievers at Grade 12 and Tertiary levels into our fold of growing Talent, by offering the participant financial aid for studies as well as experiential learning. 

Why a Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary?

• Study at a University of choice*
• Tuition fees, meals, accommodation, stationery, and allowances are paid for*
• Work at Mercedes-Benz, East London during your vacations*

*Conditions apply

What is the selection criteria?

• Grade 12, with 70% average / distinctions in Mathematics and/or Physical Science (engineering streams), for your most recent results (grade 12 third year results for current grade 12 learners, & final matric results for applicants at tertiary level)
• 65% average at tertiary level for the most recent semester results
• The final year results will form part of the selection process for those shortlisted candidates

In your application, please include

• A CV as an attachment (ensure that the file size is small enough to upload, e.g. PDF)
• A certified copy of your Grade 12 third term results, or most recent full Tertiary academic record if you are currently at tertiary level
• A certified copy of your ID

EMAIL ADDRESS TO BE USED FOR QUERY PURPOSES ONLY. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered

 Closing Date: 11 November 2024

IMPORTANT: For an optimal selection process, please attach all relevant documents.

If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks , please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting, this includes persons with disabilities. Interested foreign nationals who wish to apply must qualify for a work visa/permits as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.

Qualifications

Who can apply?

• South African Citizens
• Applicants who reside in the Eastern Cape region will have an added advantage when applying for the programme
• MBSA Employee children will have an added advantage when applying for the programme
• Grade 12 learners
• Students enrolled for or currently pursuing full-time studies (1st year students will have an added advantage)
• Anyone studying or intending to study in the following fields:

• Computer Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Development
• Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Metrology
• Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering (BSc)
• Mechatronics
• Metallurgy
• Finance/ Accounting / Economics
• Supply Chain/ Logistics
• Human Kinetics & Ergonomics

Who may not apply?

• Employees of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Group of Companies

Re-Advert: 1 x Technical Product Manager (SAP)

Tasks

Job Description

The Technical Product Manager builds and maintains relationships with product cluster and business unit leads as well as developing a deep understanding of product requirements and needs. Strategic and tactical management of related products and all technical related deliverables in interaction with Product Cluster Lead, Technical Tool Owner (TTO) and product teams. The Technical Product Manager reports to the IT manager and is the point of contact for technical escalations and operational topics.

 All activities are to be performed in compliance to the Company’s Integrity & Anti Bribery codes, Conflict of interest policy & S.H.E.Q. requirement and is to perform delegated S.H.E.Q. tasks and duties and to is to report deviations.

Qualifications

Qualification and Experience

•        NQF 7 – Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain or similar qualifications within the automotive industry
•       3-5 years technical product leadership in cross functional or international project teams; covering multiple products in a specific business unit domain
•       Minimum 5 years practical experience working in complex software engineering or full product lifecycle environments; working in international, cross-functional/matrix and distributed project teams.
•       SAP experience and knowledge of logistical processes
•        At least 6 months participation in our Graduate Development Programme.

The Job Requirements

•        Strong personal responsibility, willingness to perform, independence and results orientation.
•        Extensive SAP knowledge and experience
•        Knowledge of the agile SAFe framework and openness to new working models, and in most of all Empowerment, Co-Creation and Agility.
•       Identifying innovation technological trends in the market and opportunities that would support business unit/IT transformational objectives.
•      Experience with cross-functional teams and agile working using DevOps methodologies
•        Experience in leadership and cooperation in international, cross-functional/matrix and distributed  project teams
•       Knowledge of modern system “AR, AI, IoT, RPA, Mobile, and API” and working with Enterprise & Solution Architects

Outputs

•       Alignment on Product strategy; Timeline Planning for Major Projects / Activities; Defining strategy and relevant period for system performance management activities (such as archiving etc.)
•         Budgeting per Product Cluster per Supplier / Fulfillment Partner
•     Service level management for products according to service agreements with product teams; escalation    management of products
•        Ensuring proper delivery of projects within agreed project budget and timelines
•     Proper demand management and tracking of new requests within product team, overview of capacity and assignments within the product team.
•        Must understand and have an overview of capacity and workload for product team.
•     Monitoring the readiness of critical/major incidents feedback in respective forum(s); decision on what is a critical/major incident.
•        Preparation of the root-cause report in communication with the MB Business Coordination & Tracking of Product / Technical onboarding of new colleagues in Product team
•        Responsible for quality of service by ensuring effective ticket handling and incident management.
•      Self-development: Take personal responsibility for Learning & Development through a process of assessment, reflection & action, including on and/or off the job training, and sharing learnings with team.

Please note that the email is ONLY for queries: ithubvacancies@mercedes-benz.com

                                                                             Closing date: 20 November 2024

Please note that the email is ONLY for queries: ithubvacancies@mercedes-benz.com

                                                                             Closing date:20 November 2024

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All the best with your applications.