Industrial Automation Technical Sales Engineer - Junior

Anna-Mart le Roux; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anna-Mart le Roux seeks a Junior Technical Sales Engineer in Durban to join a team focused on industrial automation, sensing, and motion-control technologies. You will interact with engineers and technical professionals, understand application requirements, and propose engineering solutions and product selections.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical learning, relationship building with clients, and exposure to international engineering brands within a specialist industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BTech, BEng or BSc Engineering in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Instrumentation or related discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in industrial automation, sensors and precision engineering.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence to engage with engineers and other technical professionals.
• Self-motivated and eager to develop specialist expertise.

Responsibilities

• Consult with engineers and industrial clients to understand application requirements.
• Recommend specialized products and engineering solutions for industrial machinery and automation processes.
• Work with precision measurement equipment, encoders, position sensors and related technologies.
• Provide technical product advice and application support.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers and identify new opportunities.
• Prepare technical quotations and assist with product selection.
• Conduct client visits, technical discussions and product presentations.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Industrial automation

Sensors

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Instrumentation degree

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/BTech/BEng/BSc Engineering

Job description

Anna-Mart le Roux seeks a Junior Technical Sales Engineer in Durban to join a team focused on industrial automation, sensing, and motion-control technologies. You will interact with engineers and technical professionals, understand application requirements, and propose engineering solutions and product selections.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical learning, relationship building with clients, and exposure to international engineering brands within a specialist industrial environment.