Junior Technical Sales Engineer

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

Junior Technical Sales Engineer - Locations: Durban

Are you an Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic or Instrumentation Engineering graduate looking for a career that combines advanced technology, engineering problem-solving and direct involvement with industry? Our client, a leading specialist in industrial automation, precision measurement and motion-control technology, is looking for technically driven individuals to join its team. Representing internationally recognised engineering brands, the company supplies sophisticated sensing, positioning and automation solutions to industrial manufacturers and engineering organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys understanding how machinery works, solving real-world technical challenges and engaging with other engineering professionals.

Duties will include:

• Consulting with engineers, technical specialists and industrial clients to understand their application requirements.
• Recommending specialised products and engineering solutions for industrial machinery and automated processes.
• Working with precision measurement equipment, encoders, position sensors and related automation technologies.
• Providing technical product advice and application support.
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers while identifying new business opportunities.
• Preparing technical quotations and assisting with product selection.
• Conducting client visits, technical discussions and product presentations.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of specialised international engineering products.

Requirements:

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BTech, BEng or BSc Engineering qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Instrumentation or a related discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude and an 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, inquisitive and eager to develop specialist expertise.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Previous experience in industrial automation, instrumentation or technical sales will be advantageous but is not essential.

Why consider this opportunity?

You will gain exposure to sophisticated international engineering technologies and receive comprehensive specialist product training from an established industry leader. The company offers a stable, technically focused working environment, long-term career development and opportunities to progress into specialised engineering and product-related roles.

Engineering graduates and diploma holders with strong technical potential are encouraged to apply. Previous sales experience is not essential.