Entry Level Project Sales Engineer - Chemical Engineering

FM Staff; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Staff in Kempton Park is seeking an ambitious Chemical Engineering graduate to start a career as a Project Sales Engineer in the water treatment sector. This entry-level role combines engineering knowledge with client engagement and problem solving.

You will design and propose water treatment solutions for private sector clients, attend site visits and meetings in Gauteng, and may travel locally. January 2027 start preferred; no work experience required but graduates near completion welcomed,

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering completed or near completion, available January 2027.
• Ambitious, motivated and eager to learn.
• Comfortable engaging with customers and building relationships.
• Willing to relocate to Kempton Park/East Rand at own cost.
• South African citizen with valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• No criminal record.

Skills

Customer engagement

Technical problem solving

Project development

Commercial sales

Relocation readiness

Education

BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious Chemical Engineering graduate who would like to build a professional career as a Project Sales Engineer within the commercial and industrial water treatment sector.

This is an entry-level graduate opportunity and no previous work experience is required, however 1 or 2 years post grad experience applicants are also welcome to apply.

The position is suited for someone who wants to combine their engineering knowledge with customer engagement, technical problem-solving, project development and commercial sales, and who has a passion for people, water treatment and projects.

You will develop practical experience in designing, proposing and delivering water treatment solutions to commercial and industrial clients in the private sector across South Africa.

The position is office-based in Kempton Park and will include customer meetings, site visits and local travel.

Requirements

• Have completed, or is close to complete, a BEng or BSc Degree in Chemical Engineering - and is able to commence in January 2027.
• Be ambitious, motivated and keen to learn.
• Be comfortable engaging with customers and developing professional relationships.
• Interested in both the technical and commercial sides of engineering.
• Willing and able to relocate to the Kempton Park/East Rand area on own cost.
• South African Citizen.
• Drivers license and own vehicle for daily commute to work.
• No criminal record - this will be verified.