Job Description

FTC

TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

PAPER TECHNOLOGIES, C

OASTAL

Locatio

n:

Umkomaas, South Africa

Language(s) Requirements:

English

Seniority Level:

Intermediate Level

Employment Type:

Fixed Term

A

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Technical

Sales

Representative

position has become available in the Paper Technologies Division, based in

Sappi Saiccor

.

Qualifications

:


A Degree or National Diploma or equivalent in Pulp and Paper / Chemistry/ Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemical Engineering is a pre-requisite.

Experience

:


A minimum of 6 months' relevant technical sales experience in the Pulp & Paper industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Accurate chemical application to the pulping and bleaching processes, cooling water systems, liquid solid separation, boiler water systems and other chemical applications as required Laboratory and on-site chemical evaluation related to chemical performance in various processes Accurate interpretation of chemistry related to all chemical applications 100% continuity of chemical supply, inclusive of deliveries and housekeeping. Strict adherence/compliance with customer standards/required results, chemical and plant related. Accurate budget and general administration Maintain and improve SHERQ performance to deliver targeted sales at the lowest possible risk to the company.


The successful candidate will be a people-person, practically orientated, able to handle pressure, a problem solver and a team member who is self-motivated. They must have advanced writing skills and in particular technical report writing, be able to communicate at all levels, be organized and self - disciplined.


Computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft packages and understanding of business systems is a necessity.

Equity Statement

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports the achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be short listed.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider yourself unsuccessful.



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CLOSING DATE:

30

September

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