Engineer

JOHN THOMPSON (A Division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd) is one of South Africa's largest manufacturers of Industrial and Water Tube Boilers with a focus on equipment outsourcing and after sales service. The company services local and export markets and is an equal opportunity company, promoting affirmative action. Preference will be given to EE Candidates, in line with our employment equity plan.

PROPOSALS ENGINEER X2

Durban

A vacancy exists in the Industrial Watertube Boiler Business Unit reporting to the Sales and Proposal Manager. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual, responsible for the preparation and compiling of cost-effective engineered proposals and estimates for new Industrial Watertube Boilers and ancillary plant, and retrofits and upgrades of existing Industrial Watertube Boilers for the Sugar, Paper, Petrochemical and Industrial sector. The main objective for this job is to meet Sales Budget and PBIT for the Department. This will include maintaining and updating costs for standard products and ancillary equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicit enquiries from existing and new customers including site visits.
• Review customers RFQs i.e. requirements, specifications and commercial conditions (e.g. FIDIC and GCC terms).
• This also entails defining the scope of work clearly.
• Liaise with Sales Department for strategy in securing the order.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders i.e. departments within the Company, customers and suppliers.
• Prepare cost and time estimates, including issuing and adjudicating quotations.
• Prepare proposals/tender documents including commercial & technical documents in line with Company procedures.
• Follow-up on tenders submitted.
• Review contract/purchase order for acceptance.
• Prepare and issue confirmation of Orders received and hand-over to Projects department.
• Undertake boiler inspections with engineers.
• Update and maintain Proposals data base.
• Attend and contribute to monthly sales meetings.
• Maintain customer contacts.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and coordination of input from other departments and suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite is essential with above average skill in MS Word & Excel.
• Proficient MS Projects.
• Contractual knowledge.
• Basic finance concepts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BTech/BSc (preferred) or National Diploma in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering (minimum) with above average academic achievements in Mathematics, Thermo-Dynamics, Strength of Materials and Technical Drawing
• Driver’s Licence
• Own reliable vehicle

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ experience in a project-based Engineering environment including practical “hands-on” exposure.

• 3 years’ experience in working in an Industrial Watertube Boiler environment, and knowledge of boiler components.
• Industrial experience in Drawing Office, Sales, Projects and / or Contracts environment.

• Interviews will take place at our Durban Office.

PLEASE NOTE: CVs without certificates will be disqualified.

Applications accompanied by a cover letter, indicating position applied for and a current CV and certified certificate may be forwarded for the Senior HR Officer’s attention at PO Box 129, Bellville, 7535 or e-mailed to the Senior HR Officer at ***email_hidden*** by no later than Wednesday, 01 July 2026.