Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Hybrid
Job Family Group:
Sales Group
Job Description:
At Castrol, we're looking for a Technical Services Specialist - HD & Automotive to help customers improve equipment reliability, performance, and operational efficiency across South Africa's heavy-duty and industrial sectors.
What You'll Do
Deliver technical support, troubleshooting, and lubrication expertise to customers and distributors.
Conduct site inspections, audits, and condition monitoring assessments.
Lead field trials, value improvement projects, and technical service initiatives.
Support growth across Agriculture, Construction, Transport, OEM, and FWS sectors.
Train and coach customers, distributors, and internal teams on lubrication best practices.
Manage technical complaints and provide practical, customer-focused solutions.
About You
You are a customer-focused technical professional who enjoys solving complex equipment and maintenance challenges. You build strong relationships, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, and combine technical expertise with commercial awareness.
Skills & Experience
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience in industrial maintenance, lubrication, reliability engineering, or condition monitoring.
Strong knowledge of heavy-duty equipment and industrial lubrication applications.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience delivering technical training and supporting customers in operational environments.
Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical and business priorities.
Why join our team!
We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits!
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Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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