Junior Technical Sales Engineer

Helderberg Personnel Cc; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel Cc is seeking a Junior Technical Sales Engineer in the Durbanville surrounds. The role combines engineering insight with customer-facing sales in industrial automation, sensing and motion-control solutions.

You’ll consult with engineers, recommend product solutions and support clients on technical quotations and product selection. The position targets graduates with electrical, electronic, mechatronic or instrumentation qualifications and a strong technical aptitude, with

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic/Instrumentation Engineering qualification

Diploma/Adv Dip/BTech/BEng/BSc Eng in related discipline

Job description

Junior Technical Sales Engineer - Location: Durbanville surrounds

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.