📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Pump and Abrasion Technologies is actively recruiting for a PDM and ERP Administrator position in Centurion. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Engineering / Technical sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Others or equivalent• Industry Focus: Engineering / Technical• Location Preference: in Centurion
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-This PDM and ERP Administrator role is critical in driving technological innovation and infrastructure development. Technical professionals are essential for South Africa's economic growth and digital transformation.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Engineering / Technical offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this PDM and ERP Administrator position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Others• Specific achievements in the Engineering / Technical field• Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Engineering / Technical sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
Position Title: PDM and ERP Systems Specialist Employer: Pump and Abrasion Technologies
Job Summary: We are on the lookout for a proficient PDM and ERP Systems Specialist to oversee and support the Engineering department's SOLIDWORKS PDM, SOLIDWORKS, SYSPRO, and internal engineering systems. The ideal candidate will oversee engineering master data, Bills of Materials (BOMs), workflows, document controls, and system integrations; devise automation and process enhancements; resolve everyday system, data, and CAD-related issues; and offer user support and training across various departments. The role also entails limited mechanical draughting and drawing support as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
• **SOLIDWORKS PDM Management**: Administer and maintain the SOLIDWORKS PDM environment, managing users, permissions, workflows, document control, and troubleshooting.
• **Engineering Systems Development**: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal engineering systems and applications, such as the PAB Tool, EPC system, Hold and Pricing workflows, Engineering Job system, and associated processes.
• **System Integration & Automation**: Establish and sustain integrations and automation between engineering systems, PDM, EPC processing, BOMs, reports, and related engineering data to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processing.
• **SYSPRO / Engineering Master Data Management**: Create, maintain, and troubleshoot engineering master data in SYSPRO, including stock codes, Bills of Materials (BOMs), operations, routes, and associated engineering data.
• **BOM & Product Configuration Support**: Create, review, and correct BOMs, product configurations, component structures, and operation sequences, ensuring accurate and aligned engineering information across systems.
• **Engineering Change & EPC Support**: Assist in the creation and processing of EPCs, including workflow changes, troubleshooting, system improvements, and ensuring engineering changes are accurately reflected across relevant systems and documentation.
• **SOLIDWORKS Administration & User Support**: Provide day-to-day technical support for SOLIDWORKS and coordinate or conduct user training as required.
• **Engineering Drawing & CAD Support**: Offer support for drawing and model retrieval, revisions, missing documentation, engineering file issues, and other CAD-related problems.
• **Mechanical Draughting and Design Support**: Produce and revise mechanical drawings and models using SOLIDWORKS, including Manufacturing Drawings, QC Drawings, General Assembly Drawings, Sectional Assemblies, and Exploded Views. Draughting activities will comprise approximately 10–20% of the role.
• **Engineering Document Control**: Maintain accurate engineering documentation, revisions, filing structures, part numbering, and associated PDM/PLM controls in line with company standards.
• **Engineering Standards & Quality**: Ensure compliance of drawings, BOMs, engineering data, and system processes with company procedures, draughting standards, manufacturing requirements, and engineering best practices.
• **Engineering Department Support**: Provide daily support to the Engineering and other departments for PDM, SOLIDWORKS, drawings, BOMs, EPCs, SYSPRO, and related engineering queries and issues.
• **Troubleshooting & Corrective Support**: Investigate and resolve urgent system, data, workflow, drawing, and configuration issues affecting Engineering, Manufacturing, Projects, or other departments.
• **Continuous Improvement**: Identify opportunities for system development, automation, workflow improvement, data-quality improvement, and reduction of repetitive administrative tasks.
• **Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Collaborate with engineers, draughtsmen, Projects, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and other departments to ensure engineering information and systems effectively support business needs.
• **Training & Knowledge Transfer**: Assist in training and supporting Engineering users in SOLIDWORKS, PDM, and relevant internal Engineering systems and processes.
• **Perform planned system development, administration, maintenance, and improvement activities** while responding to unplanned day-to-day Engineering support requirements.
• **Be prepared to work additional hours** where necessary to address critical Engineering system or production-support issues.
Time Allocation
• **PDM / SOLIDWORKS Administration**: 20–25% • **Engineering Systems Development & Automation**: 20–25% • **SYSPRO / BOM / Engineering Master Data**: 15–20% • **Engineering System Support & Troubleshooting**: 15–20% • **Mechanical Draughting / Drawing Support**: 10–20% • **Continuous Improvement / Training / Documentation**: 5–10%
Qualifications
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is mandatory; candidates without this skill will not be considered. • Knowledge of C# will be advantageous. • High degree of self-awareness and the ability to work effectively in a team.
