Junior Technical Sales Engineer

Helderberg Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel in South Africa seeks an engineer who enjoys understanding how machinery works, solving real-world technical challenges, and engaging with other engineering professionals. You will consult with engineers and clients to understand requirements, recommend specialised automation solutions, and build lasting relationships while preparing technical quotations and presenting products.

Engineering graduates or diploma holders with strong potential are encouraged to apply; prior

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Instrumentation engineering.
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in industrial automation and sensors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in industrial automation or technical sales is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/BTech/BEng or BSc Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Instrumentation)

Tools

Encoders

Position sensors

Automation technologies

Job description

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.