Graduate Engineering Internship

Ann Swann Personnel (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Swann Personnel (Pty) Ltd invites applications for an 18-month Engineering Graduate internship with a strong emphasis on technical sales and business development, based in Boksburg. The role blends engineering knowledge with client-facing activities to build market opportunities.

You will spend about 80% of your time visiting clients and developing new business, and 20% in office-based support, collaborating with senior engineers on solutions and project planning.

Qualifications

• Recent engineering graduate with BEng or BSc Eng.
• Coursework in Project Planning / Project Management.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB or similar.

Responsibilities

• Technical Sales & Business Development – identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify sales leads; conduct client visits and present solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales documentation.
• Engage in market research, customer segmentation and competitor analysis.
• Support engineering activities, including calculations and drawings when required.
• Assist with project planning, coordination, and progress tracking.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Engineering)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc (Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Job description

Our client within the engineering sector based in Boksburg is seeking a recently qualified Engineering Graduate to join their team for an 18-month graduate internship, with a strong focus on technical sales and business development.

This opportunity is ideal for a recent BEng Engineering or BSc (Eng) Engineering graduate who is technically minded, commercially driven, confident engaging with clients, and eager to develop a career combining engineering and technical sales.

The role is predominantly field-based, with approximately 80% of the time spent on the road visiting clients and developing new business, and 20% office-based.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Sales & Business Development – Approximately 80%

• Conduct canvassing and cold calling to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify prospective sales leads within the relevant market.
• Conduct regular client and prospective client site visits.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with new and existing clients.
• Conduct market research, analysis, and customer segmentation to identify potential opportunities.
• Understand client requirements and assist in identifying suitable technical solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and supporting sales documentation.
• Conduct outbound sales activities and participate in negotiations with prospective clients.
• Follow up on quotations, proposals, and potential business opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activity.

Engineering & Project Support – Approximately 20%

• Assist with the development of technical and engineering solutions based on client requirements.
• Support application engineering activities, including technical calculations and solution selection.
• Assist senior engineers with technical drawings, design work, and engineering analysis.
• Participate in project planning, coordination, implementation, and progress tracking.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting under supervision.
• Assist with project management activities from solution development through to implementation.
• Conduct technical research, data analysis, and reporting where required.
• Ensure work is conducted in accordance with relevant safety regulations and quality standards.
• Participate in mentorship, technical training, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

• Recently completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Engineering) or Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc (Eng)
• Certificate, short course, or completed coursework in Project Planning / Project Management.
• MS Office proficiency
• Valid driver's license is essential
• Basic knowledge of engineering design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or similar – advantageous)
• Willingness to travel or work on-site if required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical ability