Business Development Engineer

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Business Development Engineer in Centurion to support the sales team by turning technical capabilities into compelling value propositions and coordinating supplier and integration activities.

You will provide technical enablement to the internal sales force, contribute to product compatibility studies, and monitor defence-tech trends to drive opportunities. Some international travel is required.

Qualifications

• Matric required.
• Degree required.
• A prestigious academic track record will be preferential.
• 0 – 3 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Engagement with Suppliers: Serve as the primary technical liaison between the organisation and its suppliers, OEMs, and technology partners throughout the procurement and integration lifecycle.
• Managing Product Integration Timelines & Projects: Act as the central point of coordination between internal engineering resources and the Sales team for all projects during integration phases.
• Support & Enablement to the Sales Team: Provide the internal sales team with accurate, up-to-date knowledge and competitive positioning to enhance their client engagement effectiveness.
• Research & Compatibility Studies: Monitor emerging trends in defence technology, systems integration, and adjacent sectors to identify opportunities for product enhancement or new capability development to support the Sales department.

Skills

MS Office

Written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Matric

Degree

Job description

The Business Development Engineer must support the sales team in developing sophisticated technical capabilities into compelling value propositions, lead supplier and integration engagements, provide technical enablement to the internal sales team, and contribute to product compatibility and research initiatives. Occasional international travel is a requirement of the role.

Qualifications

• Matric required
• Degree required
• A prestigious academic track record will be preferential
• 0 – 3 years’ experience

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Advanced written communication and document production
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Display good interpersonal skills
• Commercially minded with a background in technical environments
• Ability to appropriately manage sensitive information with discretion

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement with Suppliers
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison between the organisation and its suppliers, OEMs, and technology partners throughout the procurement and integration lifecycle
• Managing Product Integration Timelines & Projects
  • Act as the central point of coordination between internal engineering resources and the Sales team for all projects during integration phases.
• Support & Enablement to the Sales Team
  • Provide the internal sales team with accurate, up-to-date knowledge and competitive positioning to enhance their client engagement effectiveness.
• Research & Compatibility Studies
  • Monitor emerging trends in defence technology, systems integration, and adjacent sectors to identify opportunities for product enhancement or new capability development to support the Sales department.