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ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipTranslate Board-level strategy into practical commercial execution plans.To pursue markets, customers and products, which can deliver long-term profitability and sustainability of the business and satisfy the identified needs of customers who require our products throughout South Africa and appropriate global markets.Identify market trends, emerging technologies, and new opportunities across personal care, home care, and cosmetic sectors.Lead national sales strategy, ensuring sustainable growth across all product categoriesSales Growth & Market DevelopmentDrive revenue growth in existing and new markets.Expand key account relationships and open new channels to industry sectors that depend on high-performance lubrication chemistry.Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and sales targets aligned with business objectives.Implement structured sales processes, reporting tools, and customer management disciplines. Product & Technology CommercialisationWork closely with R&D team to evaluate and commercialise new emollient technologies as well as Synthetic and Biodegradable Sustainable Lubricants sourced globally for a South African market.Build and maintain strong relationships with international principals and technology partners.Oversee product launches, positioning, pricing, value propositions and technical sales support.Team Leadership & Performance ManagementLead, coach, and develop a national sales team.Create a performance culture centred on accountability, client service excellence, and technical credibility.Ensure alignment between Sales, R&D, Technical, Operations and Supply Chain.Stakeholder & Industry EngagementBuild and maintain industry credibility with clients, suppliers, technical bodies, and regulatory authorities.Represent the business at conferences, technical events and key customer forums.Required ExperienceTechnical & Sector BackgroundExperience in emollient technology, speciality chemicals or advanced Functional chemistry.Exposure working with high-performance lubricants, synthetic chemistries, additives or related engineered products.Commercial Track Record5+ years in senior sales leadership roles in the same or a similar industry.Demonstrated ability to take a mandate/strategy and convert it into a viable and profitable business outcome.Proven success in market development, account expansion and commercialising technical products.Strong experience managing budgets, forecasts, and long-cycle B2B sales cycles.Leadership C https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/C/Consumer-Care-Sales-Director-1249954-Job-Search-01-09-2026-10-12-06-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Greyville

Senior Consultant (Contaminated Land/ Geochemistry

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Job Description: The candidate will be required to ensure technical delivery of projects, including risk and quality management. The candidate should have experience in development of technical documents (reports) for clients throughout various project execution phases (pre-feasibility, feasibility, site assessment, remediation, and decommissioning/closure). The candidate is expected to maintain, build, and further develop client relationships as part of project delivery and business development. As such, the candidate is expected to:Create own work.Be approached directly by previous clients to accept new projects.Begin developing a client base of their own and strive to create enough work to keep themselves and juniors busy. The candidate should have experience in managing and executing projects in South Africa and elsewhere. Core Functions:Manage contamination/remediation and geochemistry projectsCompile proposals and reportsCoordinate project schedulesIndependently undertake site assessments/field workManage budgetsAppoint and manage sub-contractorsDevelop and sustain new business and client relationships andSupervise and mentor junior colleagues. Competencies and Characteristics:Excellent land contamination/geology/chemistry/industrial waste & mine residue characterisation and management/pollution source identification and control knowledgeExcellent core logging and sampling skills (soil and groundwater)Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environmentSelf-starter and committed team playerDemonstrate growing ability to create new work for self and othersBe alert to market developments and opportunity for new workExcellent reporting, communication and presentation skills andAnalytical and integrative skills across diverse sectors. Qualifications:Honours or higher in Geology or Environmental Geology or Hydrogeology or Chemistry or Geochemistry or higher / other relevant degreePr.Sci.Nat Registration8 to 12 years relevant experienceValid drivers licence and own transport andWillingness to travel within and outside South Africa. Salary and Rewards: We believe that people are our major asset. Our ability to attract and retain highly motivated employees is largely dependent on the opportunities that we provide for individuals to satisfy their personal goals within the framework of the organisation. To achieve these objectives, we aim to:Pay above-average packages for good performance and monitoring the remuneration structure in each relevant market so that we dont fall behind https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/S/Senior-Consultant-Contaminated-Land-Geochemistry-E-1202380-Job-Search-07-11-2025-04-23-21-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Kensington

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What youll be doingTechnical Resource : Provides Technical Resources as a Subject Matter Expert to support the businessProduct Knowledge : Knowledge of processes, products, functions, and how they impact operational and front-line performanceRelationship Building : Foster relationships and become a trusted advisor to drive project performanceStandardize Equipment : Equipment Design and Standardization, aligned to Global Equipment standards. Customer Interaction : Provides Customer Equipment Technical Resources that are strategically aligned with goals & objectivesSafety : Facilitates and coordinates HCAS governance of Customer Service Equipment. Perform HAZOP studiesAsset Management : Facilitates and coordinates the Asset Management of Customer Service EquipmentTraining and Development : Ensures that Equipment planning, asset management, and reporting processes are in placeContinuous Improvement and Project Management Support : Support Management in identifying, managing and implementing Continuous Improvements and ProjectsWhat youll needNational Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Chemistry/ Biochemistry / Microbiology / Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering/Mechanical EngineeringMinimum 2 - 3 years knowledge of Buckmans key markets for which we provide equipmentKnowledge of the engineering or maintenance of various pumps and control monitors associated with industrial chemical feed systemsUnderstand materials of construction/compatibility of materialsFamiliar and able to lead a HAZOP studyMust have relevant experience in design, manufacturing and installation of equipment in the chemical industry (Dosing, pumps, metering, water treatment etc)Drivers licenseMS OfficeWhat is in it for you?Market related remuneration, including medical, provident, and relevant allowances and incentivesThe career is challenging and there are great prospects for growth. Ready to Apply?Click Apply and please complete your application in full.If you dont hear from us within 3 months, your application was not successful. However, we may contact you for other roles in the future (with your permission). Data Privacy NoticeBy applying, you consent to Elchemie processing your personal data for the purpose of job matching. Your data will be securely stored and shared only with trusted service providers and clients. https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/C/Customer-Equipment-Engineer-1252290-Job-Search-01-15-2026-22-00-57-PM.asp?sid=gumtree

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