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Technical Sales & Service Engineer

Gig Engineer

Durban
Full Time
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Job Description


Key Responsibilities

  • Travel extensively to pulp and paper mills across South Africa to provide technical support and customer engagement.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with plant managers, engineers, maintenance teams, and operational stakeholders.
  • Identify customer challenges and provide practical technical solutions to improve operational performance and efficiency.
  • Support sales activities through technical consultation, solution development, and client presentations.
  • Drive business development initiatives and identify new commercial opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
  • Lead and coordinate projects related to product implementation, plant optimisation, and technical improvements.
  • Conduct site inspections, troubleshooting, product evaluations, and performance assessments.
  • Collaborate with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, technologies, and operational challenges within the pulp and paper sector.


Requirements

  • Relevant Engineering or Technical qualification.
  • 7–10+ years’ experience in technical sales, field service engineering, or customer-facing engineering roles.
  • Experience within the pulp & paper, fabric manufacturing, industrial processing, or related industrial sectors.
  • Strong technical understanding of paper mill operations and industrial process environments.
  • Proven track record in:
  • Technical sales and account management
  • Business development
  • On-site problem solving
  • Project leadership and execution
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage extensive travel schedules.
  • Comfortable working in industrial plant environments and engaging directly with operational teams.
  • Willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis.

Technical Sales & Service Engineer

Gig Engineer


Full Time

Durban

Engineering

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Job Overview

  • Posted: 14 days ago
  • Experience: 7 Years
  • Total Positions: 1

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