SADC Sales Engineer

SADC Sales Engineer - Petrochem

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NES026340/KOE

Date posted

Monday, June 1, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

800 000 Annually

SUMMARY

French-Speaking Africa Sales Engineers — Petrochemical & Mining Experience Essential

POSITION INFO

A leading provider of industrial automation and fuel management solutions is seeking a seasoned

Senior Sales Engineer to drive growth across Central and SADC Africa.

This is a strategic business development role focused on complex technical sales, long sales cycles, and high-level stakeholder engagement within the mining and petrochemical sectors.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' technical sales experience
• Proven track record within the petrochemical and/or mining industry
• Experience selling complex technical solutions into Africa
• French language proficiency (essential)
• Relevant technical qualification (Engineering, Technical Diploma, or Degree)
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Africa

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Develop and grow business across Central and SADC Africa
• Manage complex B2B sales processes from prospecting through to close
• Engage with stakeholders at operational, technical, and executive levels
• Compile and present commercial and technical proposals
• Drive market development and strategic account growth
• Manage long sales cycles involving multiple decision-makers
• Build and maintain relationships with distributors and end-users

Experience with fuel management systems, industrial automation, electro-mechanical systems, or related technologies preferred.

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📠Zani Deysel-Koekemoer

Career Engineer