Technical Sales Representative - Paper Technologies

Buckman; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company is seeking a Technical Sales Representative for a 1-year fixed-term contract in Umkomaas, South Africa. The ideal candidate will possess a Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field, have advanced technical report writing skills, and a minimum of 6 months of technical sales experience in the Pulp & Paper industry. The role includes managing chemical applications and ensuring compliance with customer standards.

Qualifications

• A Degree or National Diploma or equivalent in a relevant field is required.
• Computer literacy and understanding of business systems are necessary.
• A minimum of 6 months’ technical sales experience in the Pulp & Paper industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accurate chemical application to various processes.
• Laboratory and on-site chemical evaluations.
• Maintain compliance with customer standards.
• Accurate budgeting and administration.
• Enhance SHERQ performance to minimize risk.

Skills

Technical report writing

People skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FTC TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

PAPER TECHNOLOGIES, COASTAL

Location: Umkomaas, South Africa

Language(s) Requirements: English

Seniority Level: Intermediate Level

Employment Type: Fixed Term

A 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Technical Sales Representative position has become available in the Paper Technologies Division, based in Sappi Saiccor.

Qualifications

• A Degree or National Diploma or equivalent in Pulp and Paper / Chemistry/ Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemical Engineering is a pre-requisite.

Experience

• A minimum of 6 months’ relevant technical sales experience in the Pulp & Paper industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Accurate chemical application to the pulping and bleaching processes, cooling water systems, liquid solid separation, boiler water systems and other chemical applications as required.
• Laboratory and on-site chemical evaluation related to chemical performance in various processes.
• Accurate interpretation of chemistry related to all chemical applications.
• 100% continuity of chemical supply, inclusive of deliveries and housekeeping.
• Strict adherence/compliance with customer standards/required results, chemical and plant related.
• Accurate budget and general administration.
• Maintain and improve SHERQ performance to deliver targeted sales at the lowest possible risk to the company.

The successful candidate will be a people-person, practically orientated, able to handle pressure, a problem solver and a team member who is self-motivated. They must have advanced writing skills and in particular technical report writing, be able to communicate at all levels, be organized and self-disciplined.

Computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft packages and understanding of business systems is a necessity.

Equity Statement

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports the achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be short listed. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2025