TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER (FILTRATION & WATER TREATMENT)

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

X967XRWY

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

market related

SUMMARY:
This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys opening doors, shaping a market, and becoming the go-to technical advisor for automotive, FMCG and industrial clients.

POSITION INFO:
TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER (FILTRATION & WATER TREATMENT) Salary: R480 000 - R650 000 CTC Port Elizabeth \/ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is a region where opportunities arent handed to you, theyre built. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys opening doors, shaping a market, and becoming the go-to technical advisor for automotive, FMCG and industrial clients. What you''''ll own: Territory growth across diverse Eastern Cape industries Filtration & water treatment audits, trials and optimisation Building long-term partnerships with engineering\/production teams Driving new business opportunities with strong technical insight Delivering real value through engineered process improvements You''''ll love this if you: Want autonomy and regional ownership Enjoy solving technical challenges across multiple industries Are energised by developing new markets Want a role where your reputation grows with your territory Requirements 2-5+ years in technical sales within filtration, water treatment, industrial or FMCG environments Exposure to automotive, FMCG manufacturing, or industrial utilities (common in the Eastern Cape) Understanding of membrane technologies (RO\/UF\/NF) or industrial process filtration Relevant Engineering qualification (BSc\/BTech Chemical\/Mechanical\/Process) or strong technical sales background Ability to independently develop a territory and win new business Comfortable conducting plant surveys, process audits and technical evaluations Strong communication and relationship-building ability across engineering and production functions Valid drivers licence + willingness to travel regionally

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