Technical sales engineer (f&b & industrial filtration)

TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER (F&B & INDUSTRIAL FILTRATION)

Montague Gardens, Cape Town

Cape Town offers some of the most diverse and advanced processing environments in the country, from world-class food and beverage operations to high-efficiency manufacturers.

If you want technical depth, market variety and meaningful customer impact, this is a rare blend of all three.

Your mission:

• Support and grow a mixed portfolio of F&B + industrial clients
• Run detailed audits and identify opportunities for real performance gains
• Enhance production reliability through membrane and filtration expertise
• Build high-trust advisory relationships with engineering teams
• Unlock new revenue through process optimisation opportunities

This role fits you if:

• You enjoy variety and multi-industry exposure
• You have experience with RO/UF/NF systems or industrial water processes
• You''re motivated by solving operational challenges that matter
• You want a region where customers appreciate technical expertise

• 35+ years in technical sales across F&B processing, FMCG, or industrial water/filtration
• Hands-on exposure to filtration/membrane systems (RO/UF/NF) used in Western Cape food, beverage and industrial plants
• Engineering qualification preferred: BSc/BTech Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering
• Ability to perform detailed plant audits and identify optimisation opportunities
• Proven key account management capability within technical environments
• Strong commercial acumen + the ability to translate technical findings into value-based proposals
• Comfortable working across diverse industries and managing a varied portfolio
• Valid drivers licence + willingness to travel across Western Cape