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Join Solevo: Empowering Progress Across Africa

At Solevo, we connect communities and industries with the solutions they need to grow, thrive, and transform. From supporting agricultural self-sufficiency to driving industrial innovation, we are shaping the future of Africa’s life sciences and industrial sectors.

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. Rolfes Water is part of Solevo Group.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and talented Engineering Technician to join our team. He / she must be able to blend technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills, enabling them to support engineers in various technical tasks, from design and development to maintenance and troubleshooting.

What do we expect from the candidate?

The candidate will be part of our Engineering team and reporting to the Head of Sales. The objective of this position is to support engineers by applying technical knowledge and practical skills to design, develop, test, and maintain engineering projects and systems.

The key responsibilities:

1. Target new sales opportunities for engineering sales and report on progress within required time frame.
2. Assist sales team and management with quotations, installations and general enquiries.
3. Survey new / existing sites and prepare proposals / quotations.
4. Follow up on proposals to ensure conversion to sales.
5. Service engineering requirements of water management clients as required in a professional manner.
6. Foster strong relationships with key personnel on various sites.
7. Deal with Engineering Service Providers and Product Suppliers to timeously get quotes on equipment when required and forward these to Sales Representatives.
8. Quality control all incoming engineering related equipment to ensure delivered equipment meets customer specification before dispatch to customer.
9. Follow up in conjunction with Debtors Department the payment of services / equipment rendered within the specified payment term.
10. Manage interface with external engineering service providers on site when these are used to ensure agreed upon scope of work is met.
11. Function as the custodian of the Engineering Requisition system to ensure all work is pre-approved and planned in the most efficient manner.
12. Manage the inventory and housekeeping in the engineering Store.
13. Ensure all sites comply with Health, Safety and Quality requirements of Company.

If you possess…

Must-Have (Requirement):

• B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related trade qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in the water treatment industry / mining.

Nice-to-Have:

• Thorough, accurate, and detail-focused.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Self-disciplined.
• Presentable with good communication skills.

If you are…

• Able to tackle complex problems effectively and adapt to fast-paced development environments.
• A strong leader and have the ability to mentor junior consultants.
• Proven track record of working effectively in remote team settings, demonstrating flexibility, and contributing positively to a collaborative work environment.
• Analytical and a Problem-Solving person: Exceptional ability to analyse complex requirements, identify potential bottlenecks, and devise effective solutions. Strong debugging skills to efficiently resolve issues in the development process.

Why join Rolfes Water (Solevo)?

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international, and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative, and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Then, this job is for you!

How to join us?

If you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and be part of our exciting journey.

What's next?

If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our HR team for a first contact.

Please be informed that we will keep your profile to contact you for future professional opportunities.