External Sales Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023152/SH

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

600 000

SUMMARY:
Ready to combine your passion for science with the thrill of solving real-world challenges?

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:

Join a global leader in specialty chemical solutions that helps customers across industries—from paper to water treatment—run smarter, cleaner, and more sustainably. As a Junior Sales Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of innovation and customer success, learning from experts while making a tangible impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with on-site service visits to customer plants and facilities
Supporting in troubleshooting water treatment systems, chemical dosing, and technical applications
Gathering and analysing lab and plant data to help improve customer performance
Helping to prepare quotations, proposals, and technical presentations
Building strong customer relationships through clear communication and consistent service
Learning how to identify opportunities to grow business within existing accounts
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards (SHERQ)

Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):

Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field
0–2 years of relevant work experience (graduates welcome)
Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to customer sites
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Internship or exposure to industrial water treatment, paper technologies, or similar fields
Experience with technical reporting or customer support
Hands-on lab or plant experience

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