Technical Sales Engineer
ExecutivePlacements.com
Technical Sales Engineer
Recruiter
Network Recruitment
Job Ref
NES025943/PM
Date posted
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Location
Pretoria, South Africa
SUMMARY
Exciting opportunity for a skilled Technical Sales and Business Development professional to join a Pretoria-based engineering company, combining strong technical understanding with client-facing sales within the industrial power and mining sectors.
POSITION INFO
Job & Company Description
Join a market-leading Pretoria-based engineering company, part of a large industrial group, known for delivering complete engineered industrial power solutions. This organisation focuses on integrated systems rather than catalogue component sales, offering solutions across mining, power generation, utilities, automation, petrochemical, rail, and data centre environments.
Based in Pretoria and reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers strong growth potential in a technically driven, fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in developing new business, building and maintaining client relationships, identifying engineered solution opportunities, and working closely with internal engineering teams to convert technical requirements into practical commercial proposals.
Education
- Matric
- Electrical qualification (National Diploma, BTech, Degree, or Trade Test advantageous)
Job Experience & Skills Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales or business development within industrial electrical or power systems environments
Strong understanding of electrical principles, including AC/DC systems, power, resistance, batteries, motors, and drives
Proven ability to sell engineered solutions, not catalogue products
Experience in mining, utilities, power generation, EPC, or heavy industrial sectors
Ability to engage with engineers, maintenance teams, and technical stakeholders
Experience identifying opportunities such as load testing, battery systems, resistive solutions, and power system applications
Strong ability to interpret specifications and translate technical requirements into commercial proposals
Proven track record in developing new business and managing long sales cycles
Strong client liaison, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage a structured sales pipeline and follow through on opportunities
Willingness to travel within South Africa and neighbouring regions
Valid driver’s license
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