Underground Product Manager

Mission of the role

Are you passionate about driving innovation and growth in the underground mining sector? Epiroc South Africa – Customer Centre is seeking a dynamic and strategic Underground Product Manager to lead our automation business to new heights across Southern Africa.

With passion, competence, and discipline, we'll deliver the right products and information to our customers at the right time, cost, and quality. Let's achieve operational excellence together!

Your Mission

• Shape and implement a winning underground market strategy aimed at achieving ambitious growth, increasing sales, expanding market share, and improving profitability.
• Champion new business opportunities, develop and execute marketing plans, and lead promotional initiatives that support the automation business.
• Maintain deep product application knowledge, educate the sales force, and provide essential product information to support their efforts.
• Monitor industry trends, conduct market surveys, and ensure that competitor intelligence is current and relevant.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, and the RGD Team, while also serving as a key liaison with customers to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Ensure product integrity, establish market pricing, and coordinate with the Product Company on specifications, forecasting, and production scheduling.
• Uphold the highest standards in quality control and actively promote health, safety, and environmental compliance across all operations.
• Foster a culture of excellence, coach and support colleagues, and consistently embody the values and philosophy of Epiroc.

Your Profile:

• Minimum 5 years in a similar or relevant field within underground mining or product management.
• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) plus a Technical or Management Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License Code 10 / C1
• Willingness to travel extensively across the country as required by business development
• Blasting certificate Hard Rock Mines or equivalent ( will be advantageous )

Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of underground product portfolios and market applications.
• Strong business acumen and proven self-starter.

• Willingness to work in an environment that may include exposure to noise

• Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work independently within well-defined guidelines.

Why Epiroc?

By joining our team, you’ll make a big difference in the energy transition. At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact. #LI-ZH1 

Last Date to Apply: 06 October 2025