Sales & Service Technician Apprentice, East London

University of Fort Hare; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Sales & Service Technician Apprentice in East London, Eastern Cape. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of FMCG experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include sales, customer service, and marketing of products. This permanent position requires a valid driver's license and own vehicle. Market-related salary offered.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with a diploma in business admin; qualified verification officer preferred.
• 3+ years’ work experience in FMCG with knowledge in retail scales and weights/measures.
• Driver’s license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Updating relevant policies and procedures.
• Sales of product offerings including scales and software.
• Marketing the company’s products and services, including cold calling.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer literacy: MS Office and POS software

3+ years’ work experience in FMCG

Education

Grade 12 with a diploma in business admin

Tools

POS software

Job description

2025-08-28 - 2025-09-27

Permanent

EL003104

Information Technology

Sales and Marketing

Eastern Cape, East London

We are seeking a Sales & Service Technician Apprentice for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with a diploma in business admin; qualified verification officer preferred
• 3+ years’ work experience in FMCG with knowledge in retail scales and weights/measures
• Computer literacy: MS Office, as well as POS software
• Driver’s license and own vehicle
• Good communication skills, confident and friendly
• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Willing to work overtime when required

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Updating relevant policies and procedures
• Sales of product offerings, including scales, automatic wrapping machines, printers, software, spares, and consumables
• Marketing the company’s products and services, including cold calling, visiting new customers, and giving demonstrations
• Maintaining existing customer relations
• Providing services to customers, including installations, verifications, servicing, repairs, deliveries, and customer training on all the company’s products
• Assisting with helpdesk support, stock counts, and office administration
• Assisting with debt collection, including cash collections and deposits
• Working standby weekends on a rotation basis

Salary: Market related

To apply, email a detailed CV and all supporting documentation, including salary requirements, to [e-mail].

If you do not receive a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.