Technical Advisor - Commercial Fuels

Job Title	Technical Advisor - Commercial Fuels
Department	Commercial Fuels
Job Type	Permanent
Location - Town / City	Parktown
Location - Province	Gauteng
Location - Country	South Africa
Key Purpose	To maintain, develop and enhance the profitable sales of Engen’s products to customers by providing technical and engineering advice and service.
Key Responsibilities	• Customer Service. (Justified by value of business). • Training. • Product Quality and Product introduction • Market intelligence • Administration • Product Life Cycle Management
Specific Outcomes	• Technical Support. • Product and machinery performance optimisation as regards Fuel and to assist with Lube Surveys, Technical Support/Query resolution when requested. • Product Profitability. • New business opportunities • Effective product utilisation by customers. • Sales Staff capable of advising customers. • Maintenance of competence • Resolution of internal and external product quality queries • Assist with bench and ‘on road’ trials and tests for product acceptance. • Competitive products/strategies identified. • Awareness of regional business area market developments • Record systems • Comprehensive knowledge of Product Life Cycle Management within Engen Systems
Education & Experience	• Tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering with NHTC-T4 • Minimum plus 3 years appropriate post qualification experience in the running and maintenance of mechanical equipment (e.g. engines, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, boilers, etc.), or equivalent competence • Completion of Trainee Training Plan or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes	Knowledge: • Working knowledge of manufacturing, construction, transportation, marine, mining or other mechanical equipment and processes. • Understanding of sales principles. • In-depth understanding of petroleum products and applications thereof. • Working knowledge of engineering principles Skills: • Strong problem solving skills. • Customer responsiveness. • Interpersonal skills. • Analytical skills. • PC Skills. • Communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) • Selling / negotiation skills. • Decision – making. • Time management Attribute: • Flexibility / Adaptability. • Team player. • Self-motivated / driven / starter / independent. • Creative • Assertiveness
Important Information	1. The appointment will be made in line with Engen’s Employment Equity Strategy. 2. All applications must be submitted to the contact person/numbers provided & in the manner requested. 3. If not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered. 4. Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application. 5. Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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