Job description
Description of the position
Represents the company in selling chemical goods such as ceramic raw materials and compounds, inorganic pigmented solutions, ceramic grinding media and other products to manufacturing establishments.
Develop and prepare specifications of ceramic compound products undergoing physical and chemical changes during manufacturing process.
Tasks related to this position include but are not limited to
· Following up clients to ensure satisfaction with products purchased
· Providing prospective customers with information about the characteristics and functions of the products for sale, and demonstrating its use or qualities
· Reporting customers’ reactions and requirements to line manager/Ho D
· Selling products and providing technical services to manufacturing business establishments
· Obtaining and updating knowledge of market conditions and of employer’s and competitors’ goods and services
· Quoting prices and credit terms, recording orders and arranging deliveries
· Soliciting orders and selling goods to industrial, and other establishments
· Developing safety procedures to be employed
· Preparing estimates of production costs and production progress reports for management
· Performing tests throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables, including temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure
· Establishing control standards and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency of chemical production operations and safety of workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going chemical reactions
· Specifying chemical production methods, materials and quality standards and ensuring that they conform to specifications
· Performing laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and testing proposed process in small scale operation such as a pilot plant
· Establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
· Studying functional statements, organizational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
· Organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
· Establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
· Analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
· Inspecting plant to improve and maintain performance
· Advising management on new production methods, techniques and equipment
· Liaising with materials buying, storing and controlling departments to ensure a steady flow of supplies
Minimum qualifications and/or competencies:
· BEng/BSc in Chemical/Metallurgical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering
· Medical fitness for ceramic work environment
· Valid driving license (compulsory)
· Personal car (advantage)
People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 6 - 12 months
Pay: R19 500,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Centurion, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Expected Start Date: 2025/01/15