Business Development Manager

Micromine; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration & commission

Hybrid work

Career development

Parental leave

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Micromine's Software Solutions team in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Development Manager - Geology to lead new business growth across East Africa and the Middle East mining sector. You will build strategic customer relationships and drive adoption of cutting-edge mining software and technologies.

This role offers autonomy, a hybrid work model, and strong earning potential, with the opportunity to influence commercial strategy and expand Micromine's footprint in key regional markets.

Qualifications

• Proven success exceeding targets in new business sales.
• Experience selling software, SaaS, or mining technology solutions.
• Strong prospecting, qualification, and opportunity development skills.
• Experience managing complex end-to-end sales cycles.
• Ability to build credibility with senior technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Proactive, resilient, and driven by achieving commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic customer relationships across target regions.
• Expand presence in East Africa and Middle East mining sectors.
• Influence technology adoption and drive measurable growth.
• Represent Micromine's software solutions to key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with product and marketing to shape market strategy.

Skills

New business sales

Software sales

Mining technology

SaaS

Prospecting

End-to-end cycles

Stakeholder management

Job description

Software Solutions

Business Development Manager - Geology

Location

Johannesburg

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Summary

Drive new business growth across East Africa and the Middle East mining industry, helping customers unlock value through industry-leading mining software and technology solutions.

Key Selling Points

• Own new business growth across a high-potential mining region
• Sell market-leading mining software backed by global innovation
• Autonomy, influence, and strong earning potential

About Us

We are the world's leading mining software business bringing together the expertise of Micromine, Motion Metrics and Fast2Mine.

Our solutions help mining companies explore, design, plan and operate more effectively through industry-leading software, AI, machine vision and automation technologies. From geology and mine planning to fleet performance and operational optimisation, we help customers improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability across the mining value chain.

Backed by Weir's global reach and resources, we combine deep mining expertise with a strong innovation roadmap, delivering trusted technology solutions used by mining operations around the world.

The Opportunity

Join Micromine's Software Solutions business as a Business Development Manager - Geology in Johannesburg and play a pivotal role in expanding our presence across East Africa and Middle East mining sector. This is an opportunity to build strategic customer relationships, influence technology adoption, and drive measurable business growth while representing globally recognised mining software solutions trusted by operations worldwide.

The Impact you'll have

• Shape how mining companies modernise and optimise their operations.
• Build trusted partnerships with key industry decisionmakers.
• Drive growth across one of the world's most important mining regions.
• Influence commercial strategy and market expansion initiatives.
• Contribute directly to business performance and long-term success.
• Represent innovative technologies transforming the mining industry.

What You Need To Succeed

• Proven success exceeding targets in new business sales environments.
• Experience selling software, SaaS, or mining technology solutions.
• Strong prospecting, qualification, and opportunity development skills.
• Expertise managing complex end-to-end sales cycles.
• Ability to build credibility with senior technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Proactive, resilient, and driven by achieving commercial outcomes.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Competitive remuneration and commission
• Hybrid working model
• Career development within a growing global organisation
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP

Micromine is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds to apply.