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03/11/2026

EXTRUSION BLOW MOULDING : MAINTENANCE ARTISAN (JOBURG)

Leading plastic packaging manufacturer requires a Maintenance Artisan for their factory in Johannesburg. Must have
→ Extrusion blow moulding experience (plastic)
→ Experience on Uniloy and Urola machines
→ Relevant trade test (Fitter / Millwright / Electrician)

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03/11/2026

DIGITAL PRINTER OPERATOR - MANUFACTURING (JOBURG)

National packaging manufacturer requires an experienced Digital Printer Operator for their factory near Wadeville to:
- Operate, maintain, clean, troubleshoot the digital printer
- Process, adjust, check customer artwork and files
- Monitor print quality throughout the production process
- Manage colour, ink and other printing requirements

Required:
- N4 Engineering or equivalent
- Proven experience operating digital printing equipment
- Computer literate, including image editing and design software
- Experience in manufacturing / production / packaging
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude

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29/10/2026

TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER - VALVES (CAPE TOWN)

Established national supplier of valve, flow and instrumentation products requires a highly motivated and results-oriented Valves Sales Engineer for their Cape Town branch. Will drive sales growth, increase brand awareness and secure vendor enlistment within the region.

Outline of Monthly Remuneration Package:
âś“ R25k ctc to R40k ctc negotiable
âś“ Vehicle scheme (includes fuel, insurance, maintenance, tolls etc.)
âś“ Commission scheme

Required:
âś“ Matric / N3 minimum
âś“ Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
âś“ External (technical/engineering) sales experience in valves
âś“ Instrumentation knowledge advantageous
âś“ Knowledge of any of the following industries - mining, petrochemical, FMCG, pulp and paper, water and waste water, power generation etc.
âś“ Own reliable transport and willingness to travel

Responsibilities:
âś“ Sales calls, call plans and reports, quotes, sales presentations, cold calling
âś“ Meet sales budgets, market pe*******on strategies
âś“ Regular customer liaison, ensure customer satisfaction, evaluate policies and procedures

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29/10/2026

SALES ENGINEER - VALVES (DURBAN)

Established national supplier of valve, flow and instrumentation products requires a highly motivated and results-oriented Valves Sales Engineer for their Durban branch. Will drive sales growth, increase brand awareness and secure vendor enlistment within the region.

Outline of Monthly Remuneration Package:
âś“ R25k ctc to R40k ctc negotiable
âś“ Vehicle scheme (includes fuel, insurance, maintenance, tolls etc.)
âś“ Commission scheme

Required:
âś“ Matric / N3 minimum
âś“ Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
âś“ External (technical/engineering) sales experience in valves
âś“ Instrumentation knowledge advantageous
âś“ Knowledge of any of the following industries - mining, petrochemical, FMCG, pulp and paper, water and waste water, power generation etc.
âś“ Own reliable transport and willingness to travel

Responsibilities:
âś“ Sales calls, call plans and reports, quotes, sales presentations, cold calling
âś“ Meet sales budgets, market pe*******on strategies
âś“ Regular customer liaison, ensure customer satisfaction, evaluate policies and procedures

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29/10/2026

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (SOLIDWORKS) - JOBURG

Established manufacturer of components, equipment and system controls for the petrochemical industry, needs a BSc / BEng Mechanical Engineer with strong SolidWorks design experience, for their site in Kempton Park.

Position requirements:
→ BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering (not considering BTech, BEng Tech, Advanced Diplomas etc.)
→ 5+ years relevant working experience
→ Design experience in SolidWorks essential
→ Valve and pneumatic knowledge / experience advantageous
→ Strong communication, problem solving and time management skills

Job outline:
→ Create CAD designs in SolidWorks, make manufacturing drawings and manage product life cycle
→ Liaise / meet with clients, engineers and suppliers
→ Compile and send quotes to customers
→ Manage project timelines, resources and budgets
→ New product development, prototypes, assembly jigs
→ Prepare technical reports, design specifications and operational manuals

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29/10/2026

PROJECT SALES ENGINEER - VALVES & INSTRUMENTATION (JOBURG)

Leading supplier of valve and instrumentation products requires a highly motivated and results-oriented individual to join their team as a Project Sales Engineer at the Edenvale branch. The successful candidate will work closely with the Instrumentation and Projects divisions, and the primary objective will be to drive sales growth, increase brand awareness and secure vendor enlistment to win EPC projects within the region.

Required:
~ Sales experience in valves & instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature measurement) with EPC / project houses
~ Matric minimum, Instrumentation / Technical qualification an advantage
~ Self-starter (go getter)
~ Must have own reliable transport and be willing to travel

Structure of Monthly Remuneration Package:
~ R35k ctc to R45k ctc negotiable
~ Vehicle scheme (includes fuel, insurance, maintenance, tolls etc.)
~ Commission scheme

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29/10/2026

INTERNAL SALES - VALVES (CAPE TOWN)

Valves and instrumentation company with a national footprint is looking for an experienced Valves Internal Salesperson for their Cape Town branch.

Monthly Remuneration Package
- Paying up to R35 000 CTC

Required
- Matric / N3 minimum
- 2-5 years Valves internal sales experience
- Computer literate, efficient, proactive, accurate

Responsibilities
- Handling of admin, enquiries, invoicing, jobs, quotes, reports
- Supporting external sales
- Assisting with consignment stock management
- Managing branch debtors, and office supplies inventory
- Expediting of orders

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17/10/2026

MACHINE SETTERS (BLOW MOULD) - DURBAN

Plastic packaging manufacturer requires Shift Setters for their Pinetown site, who have gained plastic blow moulding experience in the packaging/FMCG industry.

Requirements:
âś“ N3 Engineering / Matric / NQF4 Plastics
âś“ Solid blow mould machine setting experience in plastic packaging / FMCG
âś“ Experience in extrusion blow mould / stretch blow mould / injection stretch blow mould
âś“ Knowledge of mould, tool and head changes
âś“ Experience with HDPE / PET / PP
âś“ Mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities:
âś“ Set, run, adjust, monitor blow mould machines
âś“ Report and assist with machine and mould maintenance
âś“ Mould changes
âś“ Achieve production efficiencies
âś“ Maintain raw material wastage levels

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17/10/2026

JUNIOR BUYER (DEGREED) - MANUFACTURING (DURBAN)

National manufacturing company is looking for a Junior Buyer with a Degree and 2-3 years buying experience, for Pinetown.

What is required for the position?
> Degree in Supply Chain / Commerce / Logistics or closely related
> 2-3 years buying experience, as well as excellent planning skills
> Experience in FMCG / manufacturing / logistics / construction
> Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, SAP advantageous
> Problem solving, excellent networking, accuracy, efficiency, customer focused
> Own transport

What will the successful candidate do?
> Work on multiple Excel spreadsheets and SAP reports to manage stock numbers
> Coordinate with suppliers, and production & procurement departments
> Work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
> Identify and expedite requirements, issue daily schedules, maintain back-order reports

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13/10/2026

REGIONAL MANAGER: SUPPLY CHAIN (DURBAN)

National manufacturer in the packaging industry requires a highly experienced, Degreed, Senior Manager (supply chain) to oversee the Distribution, Raw Materials and Internal Sales departments.
Pinetown based position with excellent opportunity for growth.

Requirements
âś“ Degree Supply Chain
âś“ 10+ years experience in warehouse/distribution/transport industry
âś“ 5+ years relevant management experience
âś“ Knowledge of medium to heavy commercial vehicles
âś“ FMCG / packaging industry experience advantageous
âś“ Ability to develop budgets, apply analytical techniques, operate under pressure, interpret data effectively, develop and coach employees, implement HR procedures
âś“ HACCP and H&S experience advantageous
âś“ Lateral thinker, multi-tasker, strong communicator, think out the box
âś“ Computer literacy - MS Office essential, SAP advantageous

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