Jobs at Salpha Energy Limited

Job Overview

• We are looking for a skilled electrical technician to troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment which are predominantly portable.
• The Ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and supervising all Electrical and technical activities within the company’s engineering department to ensure departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• The ability to manage the overall operations of Salpha Energy’s engineering/technical department is a key requirement; resources, projects, stakeholders etc.
• Define, produce, and review policies and procedures for the execution of projects and daily activities for the department.
• Responsible for timely refurbishment of faulty SHS in the engineering/technical department.
• Identifying electrical problems using specialized tools like voltmeters, cable testers, thermal scanners, and ammeters
• Ensure that all products/systems handled in the department are accurately recorded and documented in the service call function of the ERP/Google Drive capturing product faults, spare parts, cost of repair etc.
• Ensures that the right customer’s complaint is documented in the service call for quality assurance purposes.
• Analyze key business data to derive insights to drive business decisions.
• Ensure standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place and being adhered to.
• Work closely with the management team as a focal point for product development including research and development in line with the world's best available technologies.
• Lead and supervise the introduction of new technology and products to the market.
• Planning, budgeting and reporting on technical activities of the engineering/technical department.
• Provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with the Technical team across the company’s locations and branches to resolve technical problems with products.
• Make presentations on project status, product specifications, components and technologies and present monthly and annual reports to senior management.
• Proper monitoring and supervision of task allocation and performance evaluation of team members within the department.
• Responsible for effectively managing the company’s Technical team and inspiring team members to achieve goals through excellence, quality and innovation.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• First Degree in Engineering, or practical engineering in electronics
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar Electronics technician role.
• Good knowledge of failure analysis and refurbishing of electronic products.Troubleshooting Skills – To find, diagnose, and repair problems.
• Experience in Electrical and Electronics component testing and analysis.
• Software and hardware upgrades for electronic/Solar products.
• Good knowledge of the use of Information technology applications (ERP and Google Drive)
• Understanding of hardware and software components.
• Design of training material and workflows.
• Excellent People management skill
• Team building and management
• Excellent communication; both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a multicultural context
• Problem-solving skill
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (word, excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite)
• Assertive and proactive to deliver results.

Other Requirements (Behavioural):

• Teamwork - Ability to work within a diverse team with the aim of actualizing organizational goals above personal gains.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Result and service orientation.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Requirements:

• Troubleshoot equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
• Repair our Solar Home Systems (SHS).
• Have experienced knowledge of solar repairs, installations and maintenance.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Supervise a team of other technicians across the company’s locations.
• Generate monthly Engineering/departmental reports of repairs and maintenance for management.
• Generate reports on product functionality and repairs for management review.
• Directing and training fellow workers to install, maintain, and repair wiring and systems.
• Head and drive team to performance.
• Stay up-to-date with advances in electrical technology and industry best practices.
• Works standard computations relating to electrical load requirements of wiring and installations.

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Job Summary

• The Business Development Officer will play a key role in driving the growth and expansion of Salpha Energy.
• Working closely with the National Sales Manager and the sales department, the officer will identify and develop business opportunities, manage relationships with partners, and contribute to achieving the company’s strategic sales goals.
• This role requires a proactive and innovative individual with strong communication, planning, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities
Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify new business opportunities, trends, and potential customers.
• Analyze market data to support the development of targeted sales strategies.

Business Strategy Development:

• Collaborate with the National Sales Manager to create and implement strategic business development plans.
• Identify opportunities for market penetration and revenue growth.

Partnership Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, including microfinance banks, cooperatives, and corporate clients.
• Negotiate and finalize agreements that align with Salpha Energy’s business objectives.

Sales Support:

• Work closely with the sales team to achieve revenue targets.
• Provide support in developing sales pitches, presentations, and proposals.
• Track and report on sales performance metrics.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate with internal teams, including marketing, logistics, and customer service, to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives.
• Provide feedback from partners and customers to improve product offerings and services.

Training and Development:

• Organize training sessions for partners to enhance their understanding of Salpha Energy’s products and services.
• Support team members in improving sales techniques and strategies.

Performance Reporting:

• Prepare regular reports on business development activities, market trends, and competitor analysis.
• Present insights and recommendations to management for informed decision-making.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar role, preferably in the renewable energy or trading sector.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.
• Ability to analyze market data and generate actionable insights.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in a fast-paced environment.

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Job Description

• The Partnership Inventory Dispatcher Officer will be responsible for the End-to-End management of inventory/products distributed to partners and ensuring seamless disbursement and delivery to partnership branches within the state.
• This role requires excellent communication, organizational, and logistical skills to ensure that all inventory-related operations align with company objectives on partnership sales targets and partner expectations.

Key Responsibilities
Dispatch / Distribution Operations:

• Effectively Plan product disbursement strategies across assigned branches based on route mapping to achieve distribution cost effectiveness and prompt product availability
• Coordinate and ensure products dispatched across various branches are in good conditions.
• Optimize delivery schedules to reduce lead times and improve efficiency.
• Track deliveries and provide regular status updates to relevant parties.

Partnership Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for branches assigned and other partners concerning product deliveries and inventory queries.
• Ensure all partners receive timely updates on product availability, delivery schedules, and stock levels.
• Attend union meetings regularly to sensitize partners and customers on product offerings
• Interface regularly with Branch Managers (BMs) and CSOs to ensure speedily sales and remittance of funds to company’s account.
• Maintain good rapport with branch executives and excos to maximize result

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate records of products disbursed to partnership branches.
• Regularly update inventory databases to reflect stock movements, deliveries, and returns (Defectives) across branches assigned.
• Conduct routine stock audits and reconciliations with branches to ensure accountability and minimize discrepancies.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and manage all necessary documentation for inventory dispatch, including delivery notes, receipts, and branch confirmations.
• Maintain an accurate record of products disbursed to branches and regularly confirm inventory balances.
• Generate periodic reports on stock levels, dispatch activities, and partner performance metrics.

Problem Resolution:

• Investigate and resolve any issues related to stock discrepancies, delayed deliveries, or partner complaints.
• Proactively identify and address potential bottlenecks in the inventory and dispatch process across branches.
• Work closely with the engineering department to ensure faulty products are speedily repaired and returned to branch.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure that all inventory and dispatch activities comply with company policies, standards and directives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Experience: At least 4 years relevant experience in partnership/Retail sales and management, inventory management, logistics planning, or a similar role, preferably in the FMCG sector.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent Reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for accurate reporting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of location landscape and route mapping.
• Willingness to travel within the state as required.
• Must have high integrity Level and honesty in discharge of duties.
• Must know how to drive with a valid driver’s license.

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Job Overview

• This candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating all engineering and technical (IT) activities, to ensure we have the right products and they are all in good working condition, to train the field and office staff on new products and best practise and to run pilots on new products and accessories.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Product Design and Development:

• Develop and run market tests on new products (including components and accessories) that can meet the customers’ energy needs and functional requirements.
• Develop/Review design specifications & functional requirements, test run products and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes;
• Perform usage and life time stress tests, or cost reduction analysis;
• Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.

Installation and Repairs:

• Small-scale (<3kW) Power System installation and Maintenance
• Develop standard procedures and quality or safety standards for installation and repairs
• Provide technical direction or support to installation and repair teams during installation, testing, system commissioning, repairs or performance monitoring
• Develop and implement a train-the-trainer program for technical installations and repairs
• Develop a technical problem resolution and escalation process
• Provide support to the Customer Care Agents in troubleshooting technical issues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Solar Engineering or a related Degree.

Experience:

• 3 - 7 years of work experience.
• Practical Experience repairing Electronic Equipment (Solar Systems, TV, etc)
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or
• maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Ability to provide consultation, guidance and expert advice to management and other groups on technical, systems or process-related issues/topics.
• Ability to analyze and process data/information — Compiling, calculating or verifying, etc.
• Capacity to train others
• Ability and willingness to travel for field visits is critical and to work on-call during off shift hours
• Think Creatively and be Proactive