Marketing & Services Technician

Job description

Description of the position

Represents the company in selling chemical goods such as ceramic raw materials and compounds, inorganic pigmented solutions, ceramic grinding media and other products to manufacturing establishments.

Develop and prepare specifications of ceramic compound products undergoing physical and chemical changes during manufacturing process.

Tasks related to this position include but are not limited to

· 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

· 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

Minimum qualifications and/or competencies:

· Btech/Diploma in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering (or related)

· Medical fitness for ceramic work environment

· Valid driving license (compulsory)

People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: R15 000,00 - R17 000,00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person