Contract Technical Sales Representative

Pollock & Associates; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical supplier in Durban is seeking a Contract Technical Sales Representative to enhance customer operations within the Paper Division. The role involves applying technical expertise for safe and effective chemical applications, engaging with various organisational levels. Candidates must have a degree or diploma in relevant fields and preferably 6 months of technical sales experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. The position offers a one-year fixed-term contract with a focus on achieving sales targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ relevant technical sales experience.
• Experience in the Paper industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemicals accurately in various process systems.
• Conduct laboratory and on-site chemical evaluations.
• Ensure continuity of chemical supply and perform delivery coordination.
• Adhere to customer compliance standards for safe operations.
• Manage budgets and achieve sales targets while minimising risk.

Skills

Advanced technical report writing

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Pulp and Paper, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title :

Contract Technical Sales Representative

Job Location :

KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline :

January 16, 2026

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• A one-year fixed-term opportunity is available for a Technical Sales Representative within the Paper Division. You will support sales activities by applying technical expertise to customer processes while ensuring safe, effective, and reliable chemical applications that enhance customer operations.

Qualifications :

• Degree or National Diploma in Pulp and Paper, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Chemical Engineering (essential).

Experience & Skills :

• Minimum of 6 months’ relevant technical sales experience
• Preferably in the Paper industry is an advantage.
• Advanced technical report writing and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all organisational levels.
• Strong organisational skills with a disciplined, structured work ethic.
• Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office, and comfortable working with business systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Apply chemicals accurately in pulping, bleaching, boiler water, cooling water, and other process systems.
• Conduct laboratory and on-site chemical evaluations, interpreting data to optimise performance.
• Ensure continuity of chemical supply, including delivery coordination and housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to customer compliance standards, ensuring safe, effective, and reliable plant operations.
• Manage budgets and administration accurately.Support and improve SHERQ performance, achieving sales targets while minimising risk.