Graduate Project Sales Engineer (Water Treatment)

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd in East Rand, Gauteng, is seeking a Graduate Project Sales Engineer (Water Treatment) to blend engineering fundamentals with client interaction and project sales.

This role offers mentorship and hands-on exposure to water treatment technologies, project design, tendering, and customer relationship management as you contribute to solution selling and project delivery. Ideal for a recent Mechanical or Chemical Engineering graduate.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years' experience encouraged for applicants.
• Strong interest in technical sales and engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of engineering principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's licence or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of basic water treatment systems and process solutions.
• Prepare technical quotations, proposals and tender submissions.
• Develop project cost estimates and pricing.
• Interpret customer specifications and recommend engineering solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Conduct client meetings and occasional site visits to assess requirements.
• Support project planning and engineering activities from enquiry to completion.
• Assist with equipment selection, sizing and technical specifications.
• Liaise with internal engineering, procurement and production teams.
• Participate in FAT and commissioning activities where required.
• Provide technical support to customers before and after project completion.
• Stay up to date with water treatment technologies and industry developments.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Client engagement

Microsoft Office

Engineering principles

Education

BEng, BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Graduate Project Sales Engineer (Water Treatment)

Location: East Rand, Gauteng Salary: R300 000 – R420 000 CTC per annum

About the Opportunity

An established company within the water treatment industry is seeking a motivated and ambitious Graduate Project Sales Engineer to join its growing team.

This opportunity is ideal for a recent Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering graduate who is looking to combine technical engineering with client interaction and project sales. The successful candidate will receive mentorship and practical exposure to water treatment technologies, project design, solution selling, tendering, and customer relationship management.

This role offers an excellent career path into technical sales, project engineering, and business development within the water treatment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of basic water treatment systems and process solutions.
• Prepare technical quotations, proposals, and tender submissions.
• Develop project cost estimates and pricing.
• Interpret customer specifications and recommend suitable engineering solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Conduct client meetings and occasional site visits to assess project requirements.
• Support project planning and engineering activities from enquiry through to project completion.
• Assist with equipment selection, sizing, and technical specifications.
• Liaise with internal engineering, procurement, and production teams.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and commissioning activities where required.
• Provide technical support to customers before and after project completion.
• Stay up to date with water treatment technologies and industry developments.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng, BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 0–2 years' experience (graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Strong interest in technical sales, engineering solutions, and customer engagement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of engineering principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's licence or willingness to obtain one.