Recent Jobs at Air Products South Africa

Programme Details:

• Duration: 24-month rotational programme
• Location: Gauteng (working across our different facilities in Kempton Park and Vanderbijlpark)
• Start Date: 03 February 2025

Requirements:

• Be a South African Citizen
• Hold a minimum aggregate pass rate of 60%, demonstrating strong academic performance
• A genuine interest in the gas/manufacturing industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be a team player who values collaboration
• Not currently enrolled in any other learnership or graduate programme, allowing full dedication to this Opportunity

We are seeking talented engineering graduates in the following specialisations:

• Chemical
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Information

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Overview & Key Responsibilities                                                                                      

The Customer Service Specialist will be responsible for receiving all customer orders for the gas and equipment and processing them from receipt to confirmation delivery status. The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Customer liaison by taking and processing customer orders;
• Placing orders with suppliers and stock management;
• Maintain customer satisfaction and attend to complaints timeously;
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date reconciliation of stock within the JDE system.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate;
• A minimum of a post-matric qualification in administration or equivalent;
• At least 5 years of experience in a customer service administration environment;
• Experience in stock control and replenishment;
• Strong administrative, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Must have good communication skills and telephone etiquette;
• Must be customer-orientated and deadline-driven;
• Proficient in MS suite and JDE system;
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Own reliable transport.

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Overview & Key Responsibilities

• The Sales Engineer will be responsible for the sales growth in the merchant gases business unit by bringing online profitable new business covering the full range of merchant gases products and applications in the KZN Region, in accordance with present targets, strategic imperatives and/or KPI’s. Further, maintains and services the company’s current regional customer base.

The Sales Engineer will function in the following key areas of responsibility for this role which include but are not limited to:

• Growing company sales through prospecting for new clients in line with set sales targets;
• Responsible for stewarding current accounts and ensure customer satisfaction is delivered and maintained;
• Growing Air Products’ market presence through various marketing initiatives;
• Ensuring adherence to company SHERQ procedures and policies, (including relevant legislation) at customer sites and play an active role in the management of the existing safety programs;
• Carrying-out sales administrative duties and any general ad hoc duties;
• Responsible for business and personal development within the sales environment.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 with Maths, Accounting, Science, English and Afrikaans;
• Recognised Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Sales & Marketing
• Minimum 5 years sales experience in gas / chemical/technical or related industry;
• A valid unendorsed code 8 driver’s licence;
• Computer literate in MS Office;
• Ability to produce written reports on sales activities and good communication skills (verbal & written);
• Must have good people and negotiating skills and understand customer centric service;
• Able and willing to travel and overnight stay over;
• Knowledgeable of welding, specialty gases, fabrication, bulk processes, and applications to provide gas solutions to market.

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Overview & Key Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for developing On-Sites Sale of Gas (SOG) and Sale of Equipment (SOE) opportunities.

The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

 Prospecting, proposal development and tendering;

• Responsible for commercial and contractual negotiation;
• Lead commercial activities during the project execution phase to ensure success.
• Long-term stewardship of customer contracts;
• Ensuring ongoing growth and sustainability of the On-Sites business division;
• Responsible for carrying out general administrative tasks.

 Essential Requirements

• A completed BSc Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification, MBA (advantageous);
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a commercial or sales function;
• Must have good knowledge of the Chemical, Metals and Mining industries;
• Must have the ability to network, negotiate and persuade at various levels;
• Must be target-driven and customer service oriented;
• Must have excellent communication skills;
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to handle complex spreadsheets;
• A valid unendorsed code B (or higher) driver’s license;