Build Your Career With Industrial Pumps SA
Join a growing technical team delivering pumps, rotating equipment, engineering solutions and fluid handling systems to industries across South Africa and beyond.
Build Your Future With Us
We are building a technically driven company where skilled people can develop their careers, work with quality equipment and contribute to real engineering solutions.
Technical Development
Develop your technical knowledge through hands-on experience, product training and exposure to real industrial applications.
Performance Rewards
Competitive remuneration and performance-based incentives for employees who deliver results and contribute to company growth.
Employee Benefits
Medical aid and provident fund contributions, together with ongoing technical training and development.
Technical Team
Work alongside experienced sales engineers, technicians, machinists and engineering professionals.
Current Vacancies
Select a position below to view the full job description, requirements and benefits.
Job Purpose
Industrial Pumps SA is seeking a technically minded sales professional to support customers with pump selection, quotations, orders and technical product information.
The successful candidate will work closely with customers, suppliers and our External Sales Engineers to provide accurate and efficient pumping solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Advice & Solution Selection: Assess customer requirements, read technical data sheets and recommend appropriate pump models, parts and fluid handling solutions.
- Quotation Management: Prepare, calculate and issue accurate commercial quotes using internal costing structures and supplier price lists.
- Order Processing & Tracking: Process confirmed customer orders and coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.
- Lead Qualification & Follow-up: Handle incoming calls and emails, qualify leads and follow up on open quotations.
- CRM & Data Integrity: Maintain accurate client records, pipeline information and technical interaction logs.
- External Sales Support: Work closely with External Sales Engineers by arranging appointments, checking stock and managing customer enquiries.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Grade 12 / Matric certificate is essential. A technical qualification such as Mechanical Engineering N-Dip / N3-N6 or relevant trade test is highly advantageous.
- Experience: 2–5 years of internal sales experience within industrial engineering, pumps, valves or heavy machinery sectors.
- Technical Aptitude: Ability to read engineering drawings, understand basic fluid dynamics and interpret pump curves.
- Systems & Software: Experience with ERP systems and CRM platforms. Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
- Skills: Strong numerical ability, professional communication and a results-driven mindset.
Job Purpose
Industrial Pumps SA is seeking a highly motivated, technically competent Technical External Sales Representative to drive business growth in the field.
You will be the face of our company, identifying new business opportunities, visiting client sites and building long-term relationships with plant engineers, procurement managers and maintenance teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Territory & Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities within industrial, mining, municipal and agricultural sectors.
- On-Site Technical Consultations: Visit client sites to assess operating conditions, evaluate fluid dynamics, troubleshoot existing pump setups and recommend suitable pump systems.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with project engineers, procurement officers and plant managers.
- Technical Presentations: Conduct product presentations, line walks and technical demonstrations.
- Internal Sales Collaboration: Work closely with the internal sales team to ensure customer specifications are accurately converted into competitive quotations and proposals.
- Market Intelligence: Track competitor activity, monitor market trends and maintain an active sales pipeline within the CRM system.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics. A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or relevant technical trade qualification is highly preferred.
- Experience: 3–5+ years of proven external / field sales experience within industrial pumps, valves, rotating equipment or fluid handling.
- Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of pump hydraulics, pump curves, material compatibility and fluid mechanics.
- Travel & Licensing: Valid South African driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively within the designated territory.
- Soft Skills: Strong negotiation and closing skills, self-motivation and excellent technical communication.
Job Purpose
Industrial Pumps SA is seeking a trade-tested, highly skilled Fitter and Turner to join our technical team.
You will be responsible for mechanical assembly, maintenance, fault-finding and precision machining of industrial pumps and rotating equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Pump Overhauls & Repairs: Strip, assess, fault-find, repair and reassemble centrifugal, positive displacement, slurry and multistage pumps.
- Precision Machining & Turning: Set up and operate conventional lathes, milling machines and drilling equipment to manufacture or repair shafts, bushes, impellers and wear rings.
- Component Fitting: Precisely fit bearings, mechanical seals, packings, couplings and drive systems.
- Alignment & Testing: Conduct laser or dial-indicator alignment on pump-to-motor assemblies and assist with hydrostatic pressure testing.
- On-Site Field Service: Travel to client sites when required to assist with installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and breakdown repairs.
- Quality & Safety: Ensure work complies with engineering drawings, technical tolerances and OHS requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Certification: Valid Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Test Certificate as a Fitter and Turner is essential.
- Education: N3 Technical Certificate or equivalent engineering qualification.
- Experience: 3–5+ years of post-apprenticeship experience specifically working with industrial pumps, rotating equipment or fluid handling systems.
- Technical Skills: Ability to read engineering drawings, use micrometres and verniers and safely operate workshop machinery.
- Physical & Licensing: Valid South African driver's licence, physically fit and willing to perform standby duties or overtime when required.
Job Purpose
Industrial Pumps SA is seeking an experienced, high-precision CNC Machine Programmer and Setter to join our manufacturing and repair division.
You will be responsible for programming, setting up and operating CNC machinery to produce and refurbish critical pump components including shafts, impellers, wear rings and pump casings.
Key Responsibilities
- CNC Programming: Write, edit and optimise CNC programs at the machine console or using CAM software such as Mastercam or Edgecam.
- Machine Setup & Setting: Select, install and set cutting tools, fixtures, jaw inserts and offsets according to drawings and technical datasheets.
- Component Machining: Set up and operate CNC lathes and multi-axis milling machines to machine stainless steel, cast iron and specialised alloys.
- First-Off & Quality Inspection: Conduct inspections using micrometres, verniers, thread gauges and bore gauges.
- Process Optimisation: Monitor tool wear, adjust speeds and feeds and optimise cycle times to minimise waste and improve efficiency.
- Maintenance & Housekeeping: Perform basic daily machine maintenance, check fluid levels, clear chips and maintain safe workshop conditions.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Certification: Recognised trade test qualification such as Turner, Fitter and Turner or Machinist, or an advanced accredited CNC Programming/Machining qualification.
- Education: N3 Technical Certificate or equivalent engineering background.
- Experience: 3–5+ years of hands-on CNC programming and setting experience on CNC lathes and mills.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in G-Code/M-Code programming with strong knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T and tool selection.
- Control Systems: Experience with Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain control systems is highly advantageous.
Don't See Your Position?
We are always interested in hearing from talented people with experience in pumps, engineering, machining, sales and industrial equipment. Send us your CV and tell us how you could contribute to Industrial Pumps SA.
Industrial Pumps SA is an equal opportunity employer. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interviews.