Employer: TÜV Rheinland Inspection Services (Pty) Ltd.
Job ID: 22022
Industry: Testing, Inspection, Certification (TIC), Engineering Services, ISO Quality & Industrial Auditing
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site)
Position Type: Full-Time Internship
Start Date: Immediate Placement
Target Candidates: Sales, Marketing, Business Administration & Technical Graduates
Experience Level: Entry-Level / No Previous Experience Required
Compensation: Market-Related Corporate Internship Stipend
Posted Date: 24 October 2026
Closing Date: 24 November 2026
About TÜV Rheinland & The Sales Internship
TÜV Rheinland Inspection Services is a worldwide leader in independent testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing, oil & gas, construction, energy, and consumer goods sectors.
TÜV Rheinland is recruiting an ambitious Sales Intern (Job ID: 22022) for an immediate start at their Johannesburg office. Designed for entry-level graduates seeking hands-on commercial experience in technical sales, this internship provides direct exposure to lead qualification, client proposal generation, CRM administration (Salesforce.com), market intelligence, and technical service communications alongside experienced sales and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities & Commercial Workflows
The Sales Intern will execute 12 core commercial and operational deliverables:
1. Lead Generation & Market Research
- Lead Qualification: Support the sales team in identifying and qualifying prospective business leads across key industrial sectors (Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Construction, Consumer Goods).
- Market Intelligence: Conduct market research to identify potential enterprise clients and analyze competitor positioning across targeted regions.
2. Quotations, Proposals & Technical Service Support
- Quotation Delivery: Assist in preparing and delivering accurate, timely client proposals, price quotations, and service presentations based on customer specifications.
- Technical Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams to understand complex TIC services (e.g., ISO certifications, non-destructive material testing, product inspections) and articulate their value to clients.
3. CRM Systems & Activity Tracking
- Salesforce Administration: Document all sales activities, customer interactions, follow-up actions, and opportunity pipelines in internal IT tools (Salesforce.com).
- Sales Analytics: Track and analyze client feedback, quotation conversion rates, and sales performance metrics to support process optimization.
4. Client Engagement & Compliance
- Client Meetings: Participate in sales calls, virtual client presentations, and customer site visits where applicable.
- HSE & Quality Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with corporate Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Quality management policies (MS-0047700-HSE standards).
- Ad-Hoc Support: Assist with targeted marketing campaigns and ad-hoc commercial tasks as requested by management.
Candidate Profile & Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration under Job ID: 22022, applicants must meet the following entry criteria:
- Work Experience:
- No previous professional experience required (Mandatory — Ideal for recent graduates).
- Educational Qualifications:
- Completed Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical/commercial field (Advantageous).
- Computer & Software Literacy:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate enterprise CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce.com).
- Communication & Interpersonal Competencies:
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills with the confidence to engage corporate clients.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage quotation deadlines.
- Location & Availability:
- Based in or able to commute to Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- Available for an immediate start.
Application Guidelines & Selection Steps
- Prepare Document Package:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified Copy of South African Identity Document
- Certified Copies of Tertiary Qualifications / Academic Transcripts
- Online Portal: Submit your application directly via the official TÜV Rheinland Careers Portal searching Job ID: 22022.
- Closing Date: Applications are evaluated immediately on a rolling basis due to the immediate start requirement.
Sample Selection & Technical Sales Interview Questions
Technical Service Sales & CRM Governance
- Question (Quotation Quality & Lead Qualification): “How do you approach learning complex technical service offerings—such as ISO certifications or material testing—to accurately draft client proposals without technical errors?”
- Question (Salesforce & CRM Discipline): “Why is accurate and timely data entry into a CRM system like Salesforce critical when handling multi-stage enterprise sales leads?”
How to Apply
Apply online directly via the official TÜV Rheinland Careers Portal:
- Employer: TÜV Rheinland Inspection Services (Pty) Ltd.
- Job ID: 22022
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Position: Sales Intern (Full-Time)
- Start Date: Immediate Placement
- Closing Date: 24 November 2026