MARKETING AND SERVICE ENGINEER TRAINEE (PORTUGUES)

TORRECID, S.A.; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TORRECID, S.A. is seeking a Marketing and Service Engineer Trainee (Portuguese) based in Centurion, South Africa, to engage customers with product information, demonstrations and after-sales service in the chemical industry.

The role requires a BEng/BSc in Chemical/Industrial Engineering, medical fitness for ceramic environments, a valid driver’s license and Portuguese language ability; a personal car is compulsory. The position is temporary with potential permanent absorption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Industrial Engineering (BEng/BSc) required.
• Medical fitness for ceramic work environment is required.
• Valid driver's license (Advantageous).
• Personal car (compulsory).
• Knowledge of Portuguese language (verbal and written) – compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Following up clients to ensure satisfaction with products purchased.
• Providing prospective customers with information about product characteristics and functions, and demonstrating usage.
• Reporting customers' reactions and requirements to line manager/HoD.
• Selling products and providing technical services to manufacturing establishments.
• Obtaining knowledge of market conditions and employer's and competitors' goods and services.
• Quoting prices, recording orders, and arranging deliveries.
• Soliciting orders and selling goods to industrial establishments.
• Developing safety procedures to be employed.
• Preparing production cost estimates and progress reports for management.
• Performing tests to control variables in production (temperature, density, etc.).
• Establishing standards for safety and efficiency in chemical production operations.
• Specifying production methods, materials and quality standards; ensuring conformity to specs.
• Laboratory studies of product manufacture steps and pilot-scale testing.
• Establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples.
• Studying organizational information to determine functions and responsibilities.
• Organising and managing project labour and delivery of materials.

Skills

Portuguese language proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Driver's license

Personal car

Job description

MARKETING AND SERVICE ENGINEER TRAINEE (PORTUGUES)

Work location:

Work location: South Africa , Gauteng , Centurion

Sector:

Sector: Chemical Industry

Role:

Branch:

Branch: SOUTH AFRICA

Date of last update:

Date of last update: 15/10/2026

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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/HoD
• 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

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Industrial Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering/Civil Engineering (or related) BEng/BSc
• Medical fitness for ceramic work environment
• Valid driver's license ( Advantageous)
• Personal car (compulsory)
• Knowledge of Portuguese Language both verbal and written - ( Compulsory )

View details

Vacancies: 1

Working hours (%): 100%

Will manage other people: No

Type of contract: Temporary work with the aim of hiring for a permanent contract

Employment duration: 6-12 Months ( Protentional Of Permanent Absorption )

• Follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide product information and demonstrations.
• Report customer feedback to management.
• Sell products and offer technical services.
• Stay updated on market trends and competitors.
• Quote prices, record order