Job Description

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 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

Minimum qualifications and/or competencies:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering (or Industrial)

Medical fitness for ceramic work environment

Valid driving license (compulsory)

Personal car or Full access to a car (compalsory)

People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 6 - 12 months

Pay: Up to R23000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

Do you have your own reliable vehicle (or full access to one)
Education:

Bachelors (Preferred)
License/Certification:

driver's license (Required)
Application Deadline: 2025/03/31
Expected Start Date: 2025/04/01