280 Sales Engineer jobs in South Africa

You can be based anywhere, however willing to be travelling to Mpumalanga at least 4 days a week

Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Job Description

The Sales Engineer is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to drive business growth in the Power Generation sector. This includes identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, providing technical solutions, and ensuring alignment between customer requirements and company capabilities.

• Develop and implement strategies for growth defined with clearly mapped out opportunities for the short, medium, and long term.
• Establish strategic alliances with OEMs, cultivating long-term commitment and co-operation for mutual benefit and added value.
• Establish and maintain contracts and contacts across the Region appropriate for the successful and profitable management of the Region.
• Prepare Sales plans and maintain a high level of forecast accuracy with monthly planning and reporting.
• Attend to all incoming telephonic and e-mail enquiries, giving special attention to technical and commercial matters as well as provide customer support.
• Process and coordinate orders with the CST to ensure that the customer receives their complete order by the required date and to the correct specification.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the Power Generation market as well as competitor activities.
• Develop and maintain the customer relationship management (CRM) database that accurately tracks projects, opportunities, orders, and sales.
• Create and maintain the customer/sales database (plant surveys) as well as prices and contracts.
• Create a strategic marketing and communication plan, including workshops & training
• Assist the finance department in resolving payment issues.
• Prepare and achieve annual orders and sales budgets for assigned accounts.
• Provide technical support as a Sales Engineer by assisting with on-site installation requirements, coordinating between customers, OEM, and internal teams to ensure installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
• Root cause analysis, failure mode assessment, recommendations, and reporting.
• Actively promote the complete John Crane product range, including mechanical seals, couplings, filtration systems, and reliability services, with a focus on identifying upgrade opportunities and enhancing customer performance.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management or Sales & Marketing advantageous.
• Minimum 5–8 years' experience in technical sales, preferably in the Power Generation, Energy, or Industrial Equipment sectors.
• Strong understanding and experience of dealing with complex commercial agreements and contracts. NEC3 contract negotiation advantageous.
• Able to influence and establish new relationships as well as strengthen existing relationships.
• Awareness of industry standards (e.g., IEC, ISO, API, NEMA).
• •Familiarity with OEM equipment, rotating machinery, and maintenance/service solutions.
• •Working knowledge of energy efficiency, renewable integration (solar, hybrid systems), and grid synchronization.
• •Understanding of tendering processes, technical proposals, and project execution cycles in industrial or utility environments.
• •Strong understanding of power generation systems, including diesel/gas generators, turbines, alternators, switchgear, and control systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regionally

Additional information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

UNITEC is an international group specialized in designing and manufacturing technologies and systems for industrial automation.

For our branch in
Paarl (South Africa)
we are looking for a:

SALES ENGINEER
Job Description
The person introduced in the Sales Department will be responsible for building, maintaining and improving relationships with acquired and potential customers in the assigned market. They will make visits to the installations of acquired and/or potential customers in order to listen to their needs, collect technical information useful for developing customized project and for drafting the economic offer. The person will also be responsible for following each stage of the project up to the start-up of the line.

Job Requirements

• Experience in the fruit and vegetable sector and/or in industrial machines is preferred;
• Technical background, such as mechanical engineering or agronomy;
• Willingness and flexibility to Travel;
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Clarity and transparency;
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills;
• Problem solving, reliability and precision.

We Offer

• Young, dynamic and international environment;
• Growth and advancement opportunities;
• Ongoing support and training;
• Collaborative Team environment;
• Opportunity for gaining experience and responsibility;
• Strong meritocratic culture.

Are you a driven, hands-on leader with a passion for technical sales and customer success? We're looking for a
Sales Engineer
to take charge of building strong customer relationships, driving innovation, and delivering smart solutions. This is your chance to combine engineering expertise with commercial acumen in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service and sales support.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers.
• Manage sales budgets and gross margins.
• Attend to and resolve customer complaints within 24 hours.
• Respond to technical service requests, troubleshoot issues, and ensure root causes are fixed.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and equipment audits at customer sites.
• Drive measurable technical and process improvements.
• Liaise with customers, planning, and internal sales to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Provide solutions tailored to customers' businesses.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Must have an Engineering Diploma or Degree (NDip, BTech, BSc Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics)
• 5+ years in a technical sales role
• Strong MS Office ability
• Valid Drivers License and Own vehicle

Wat ga je doen?
Als toonaangevende organisatie binnen de elektrotechnische industrie werk je bij een specialist die bekendstaat om kwaliteit, innovatie en betrouwbaarheid. Je draagt bij aan uitdagende projecten die voorop lopen in techniek en duurzaamheid.

Als Engineer Ben Jij Verantwoordelijk Voor Het Begroten En Uitwerken Van Elektrotechnische Projecten Binnen De Industrie En Machinebouw. Je Werkzaamheden Bestaan Onder Andere Uit

• Begroten van elektrotechnische installaties (laagspanningsverdelers, waterbehandeling, industriële lijnen, verpakkingsmachines);
• Opstellen van kostprijsberekeningen en offertes op basis van klantvraag, bestek of tekeningen;
• Uitvoeren van site visits bij klanten of projectlocaties om wensen en uitvoering scherp in kaart te brengen;
• Afstemmen met projectleiders en klanten over commerciële prijsstelling;
• Overdragen van projecten aan de uitvoering na opdrachtverlening.

Wat heb je nodig?
Je beschikt over een MBO-diploma Elektrotechniek en hebt ervaring in een vergelijkbare rol. Verder:

• Basis VCA-certificaat of de bereidheid dit via VNOM te behalen;
• MBO diploma richting elektrotechniek;
• Ervaring met Syntess is een pré;
• Rijbewijs B;
• Leergierige houding en affiniteit met technische uitdagingen;

Je krijgt:
Je Krijgt Een Aantrekkelijk Arbeidsvoorwaardenpakket Met Onder Andere

• Marktconform salaris (€3200 - €4500 bruto o.b.v. 40 uur), passend bij jouw opleiding en ervaring;
• Mogelijkheden voor scholing, certificering en persoonlijke ontwikkeling;
• Informele werksfeer met ruimte voor zelfstandigheid en verantwoordelijkheid;
• Uitstekende secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden, waaronder reiskostenvergoeding en pensioenregeling.

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Requisition ID:

46137

Job Location(s):

Johannesburg, ZA

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:

Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Seg

Job Function:

Sales

Work Location Type:

On-site

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is seeking a Sales Engineer to join the Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Division, based in Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will report to the Country Sales Manager and will be responsible for Sales and Business Development of Danfoss VSDs (Variable Speed Drives) and Soft Starters across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, in alignment with the Danfoss Business Unit strategy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Generate VSD business (market share, volume, and profit) from existing and new customers in the Mining, Minerals & Metals and Cement verticals.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding customer needs as well as enhancing customer understanding of full product and service offering.
• Build and manage strong opportunity and project pipelines.
• Develop channel partners, system integrators, EPC and OEM sales.
• Identify and drive the development of new market opportunities in the designated market and ensure cross-collaboration.
• Prepare sales plans and regular status of potential order shortfalls.
• Budget forecasts and monthly reporting.
• Manage administrative procedures in all sales processes including preparation of offers in coordination with the Customer Service team by ensuring the appropriate technical and financial aspects of offers, including prices and trading conditions.

What We're Looking For

• Electrical engineering degree or similar technical qualification,
• A minimum of 3-5 degrees in a similar position dealing with the specific technical aspects of the job, Proven ability to conduct product and solution presentations,
• Having established networks within the respective industries and have a proven track record with sales in the related verticals,
• Good knowledge of variable frequency drives and soft starters is an added advantage,
• Willing to travel extensively as/when required.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

• You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

• You'll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about—we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Join Campbell Scientific South Africa as a Sales Engineer

Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Are you a seasoned, goal-oriented sales professional with a passion for geotechnical engineering and cutting-edge measurement technology?

Campbell Scientific, a global leader in data acquisition systems used in civil, mining, and structural engineering projects, is expanding its footprint in South Africa—and we're looking for a seasoned Sales Engineer to help us grow.

About the Role

As a Sales Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to deliver reliable, high-quality geotechnical measurement solutions. You'll manage and grow client relationships, drive new business development, and provide expert technical support across a wide range of industries.

You'll work directly with the EMEA Sales Manager and be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Understand and assess client needs, offering tailored technical solutions.
• Prepare and present quotes, technical data, and product information.
• Proactively manage your sales pipeline and regularly report progress.
• Attend key trade shows, conferences, and customer site visits.
• Assist with sales-to-production handover and follow-up on quotations and projects.
• Provide occasional on-site field support and technical assistance.
• Deliver training courses , to demonstrate our products

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in geotechnical instrumentation, data acquisition, or mining/dam applications is highly desirable.
• Strong technical aptitude and systems thinking approach.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a knack for technical problem-solving.
• A passion for sales, business development, and delivering real customer value.
• Alongside Afrikaans, English and French will be beneficial
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Why Join Campbell Scientific?

• Be part of a globally respected company with a strong local presence.
• Work with advanced technology and solutions that make an impact.
• Enjoy competitive salary and benefits in a vibrant and scenic location.
• Experience a supportive culture focused on learning, innovation, and growth.

PERMANENT

JHB

ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL

North West , Rustenburg

(Market related)

Our client, a well-established company in the engineering sector, is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Technical Sales Engineer / Representative to join their team in Rustenburg. The successful candidate will focus on driving business growth and servicing clients within the mining industry, while also supporting smaller industrial clients in the surrounding province. This role requires a technically minded sales professional who can build strong relationships, provide solutions-driven consultations, and actively canvass the region's mines and industries.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Conduct on-site visits, technical presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Identify customer needs and provide tailored engineering solutions.
• Drive new business development to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with internal engineering teams to ensure accurate solutions and project support.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and market opportunities.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals.
• Provide after-sales support and technical consultation to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bsc or BEng Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in technical sales or a similar role within the engineering sector.
• Proven experience within the mining sector.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to translate complex solutions into customer value.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for client visits.

For more information please contact:

Ann Swann Personnel

Tactile Technologies is looking for an experienced, passionate and successful 
SALES ENGINEER
.

Tactile Technologies is an expert and acknowledged leader in the touch screen-, auto-id- and payment technology industry with a nationwide sales network that supplies to and supports the leading solution providers in the ICT-, Retail and Hospitality-, Gaming-, Banking-, Industrial- and Medical market.

Working at Tactile is not for the faint hearted. We apply and live by old school values; we look for the correct attitude rather than extensive education. We look for committed team members, colleagues that apply pressure on themselves, looking for satisfaction and achievement. We have a team that wants to continue to grow the business, by going the extra mile for our customers and the business day-in day-out.

We are hugely customer focused and believe that experience and support are key to sustainability and success. We offer opportunities for growth; we care for our staff and love to apply 'the work hard play hard' concept.

Do you recognize yourself? Are you our new Sales Engineer? If so, please find more detail:

Key Responsibilities

1. Customer Engagement: establish and nurture relationships with existing and potential clients, understanding their needs and providing technical expertise on Tactile's product and services portfolio.

2. Technical Expertise: possess a deep understanding of Tactile's product and services portfolio to effectively communicate how Tactile's products align with client requirements.

3. Quote and Proposal Development: prepare accurate and detailed proposals based on customer specifications, providing clear explanations of the technical and commercial aspects involved and value offered by Tactile.

4. Market Intelligence: stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for portfolio improvement and innovation.

5. Collaboration: work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, product- and project management to ensure seamless communication and execution of projects.

6. Sales Targets: contribute to the achievement of sales targets by actively seeking out new business opportunities and expanding the customer base.

7. Product Knowledge Sharing: train internal and external stakeholders on Tactile's product and services portfolio.

Qualifications

• minimum of 10 years relevant highly relevant experience

• experienced in working with both partners (resellers) and end users

• excellent communication skills

• ability to present in a clear and understandable manner

• results-oriented mindset with the ability to meet and exceed targets

• proficiency in relevant software and tools for generating presentations

• you understand the concept of selling value and not only price.

For more info on Tactile Technologies go  and 

Position location: Gauteng.

MagicOrange, South Africa

MagicOrange is a leading authority in the IT Financial Management (ITFM) Software sector, heralded by Gartner for our groundbreaking SaaS solutions. We have also developed a strong and integrated FinOps product offering, making our platform uniquely positioned in a rapidly expanding market. With a robust global presence that extends across four continents, we are in an exhilarating phase of high growth and scaling. Our mission is ambitious yet clear: We help senior IT and Finance executives know their numbers so they can run IT like a business. Our focus is on assisting our customers to navigate IT financial complexities, empowering them with the tools for efficient and strategic financial management and investment optimisation.

Location - Durban, South Africa

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Enterprise Sales Engineer to join our high-performing revenue team. This role is pivotal in supporting our enterprise sales efforts across the UK and MEA large enterprises. You'll act as a trusted technical advisor to CIOs, Heads of IT Finance, and other C-level stakeholders, helping them understand the strategic and technical value of our IT Financial Management SaaS solutions, including both ITFM and FinOps.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Enterprise Account Executives to drive new customer acquisition and revenue growth.
• Own the technical sales cycle: requirements gathering, solution design, custom demonstrations and close collaboration with Solution Engineering on RFP responses, and Proof of Value (PoV) engagements.
• Conduct in-depth discovery with IT and Finance stakeholders to map our solutions to complex business challenges.
• Deliver compelling, consultative presentations and demonstrations tailored to specific customer pain points in IT cost transparency, budgeting, forecasting, chargeback/showback, and cloud cost optimisation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business language for senior executive audiences.
• Act as a subject matter expert on ITFM and FinOps practices and tools (e.g., TBM, ServiceNow ITFM, or similar).
• Collaborate with Product Management to relay market and customer feedback.
• Support onboarding and enablement of channel partners and internal sales teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a Sales Engineer, Solution Consultant, Solution Engineer, or Pre-Sales role for B2B SaaS platforms, preferably in the IT Finance, ITFM, or cloud cost management (FinOps) space.

• Proven track record engaging and influencing C-level executives, particularly CIOs and Heads of IT Finance.

• Strong understanding of Finance and financial concepts based on the personas you need to engage and influence

• Strong understanding of Enterprise selling methodologies, MEDDPICC, RAMPACT, Force Management, SPIN, Etc.
• Strong understanding of IT financial management and/or FinOps, enterprise IT budgeting, cost allocation models, and financial governance.

• Familiarity with TBM frameworks, cloud cost optimisation tools (AWS, Azure, GCP), ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle), and BI platforms.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and ever-changing environment where roles evolve and playbooks are still being written.

• Able to collaborate with teams across product, engineering, and customer success to influence roadmap, improve feedback loops, and support enterprise customers hands-on.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in a remote, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across complex enterprise organisations.

Nice to have

• TBM or FinOps certification is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

Join us

at MagicOrange and help shape the future of IT Financial Management and FinOps Software by ensuring our customers achieve the highest levels of satisfaction and success.

MagicOrange is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value and appreciate the diverse contributions and perspectives of all our employees.