Business Development Manager

Vision Group Consulting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and automation company in Pretoria seeks a Business Development Manager to drive sales and build client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of technical sales experience and strong knowledge of PLCs and SCADA systems. This role offers competitive salary and travel allowances, with the opportunity to grow in a fast-evolving environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Travel allowance

Quarterly performance bonuses

Laptop and business phone

Branded company car

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in technical sales or business development within industrial automation or control systems.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and secure new business across sectors.
• Conduct regular client visits to promote services.
• Develop and execute national sales and growth strategy.
• Lead tendering and contract negotiations.

Skills

Technical sales

Business development

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

National Diploma or BTech in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or Business Development

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

SCADA systems

IoT technologies

Job description

About us

Vision Group Consulting (VGC) is a leading South African engineering and automation company based in Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. We specialise in Control & Instrumentation (C&I), PLC / SCADA system integration, Industrial IoT, AI-driven process optimisation, and digital transformation for industries such as Mining, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Water Treatment. Our projects range from plant automation and MCC replacements to AI-powered predictive maintenance platforms, OPC UA data gateways, and virtual commissioning systems. We are now expanding our reach and looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our growing team.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and developing new client relationships across South Africa. You will represent VGC in meetings, presentations, and industry events, showcasing our automation and AI solutions. This role suits a self-motivated professional who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities, and closing high-value technical deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and secure new business across mining, power, oil & gas, and manufacturing sectors.
• Conduct regular client visits nationally to promote VGC's automation, SCADA, IoT, and process optimisation services.
• Build and manage strong relationships with key decision-makers and engineering managers.
• Develop and execute a national sales and growth strategy aligned with VGC's business goals.
• Lead tendering, bid preparation, and contract negotiations in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Manage a structured sales pipeline and provide monthly progress reports to management.
• Collaborate on marketing initiatives and represent VGC at exhibitions and trade events.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or BTech in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or Business Development.
• 5+ years' experience in technical sales or business development within industrial automation, control systems, or process engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens / Rockwell PLCs, SCADA, Instrumentation, or IoT technologies.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary depending on experience.
• Travel allowance and reimbursed business expenses.
• Quarterly performance bonuses.
• Laptop, business phone, and branded company car for client visits.
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-evolving company at the forefront of automation, AI, and digital transformation in Africa.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about technology, innovation, and driving industrial growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to with the subject line: "Business Development Manager Application – (Your Name)".