Process Sales Engineer (Minerals Processing)

Square 1 Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Square 1 Recruitment is hiring a Process Sales Engineer in South Africa, focused on delivering advanced filtration and separation systems to mining and industrial sectors. With 3-7 years of experience in technical sales, you will engage with clients and lead conversations. The role supports hybrid working and requires travel.

The successful candidate will possess a degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering and have a solid foundation in Flotation Technology.

Expect competitive remuneration and professional growth opportunities in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of technical sales or applications experience, strong client-facing exposure.
• Experience preparing quotations and supporting customers with tailored filtration solutions.
• Strong understanding of Flotation Technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions to the mining and industrial sectors.
• Engage with clients and lead conversations with process plant operators.
• Travel to conduct site visits and deliver proposals.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Client-facing exposure

Flotation Technology

Technical documentation navigation

Education

Qualification in Chemical / Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

CRM platforms

Tender systems

Technical sales workflow

Job description

Process Sales Engineer (Minerals Processing)

East Rand, South Africa | Posted on 02/07/2026

Join a globally active engineering firm delivering advanced filtration and separation systems to the mining and industrial sectors across Africa. We're hiring a Sales Engineer with 3–7 years’ technical sales or applications experience in filtration or process equipment, a solid grounding in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering, and a flair for converting complex requirements into clear, competitive solutions. Expect a role that blends strategic selling, client-facing delivery, site work, and supplier engagement. If you thrive in hybrid environments, can travel, and know how to win work and influence outcomes — we want to hear from you.

You’ll work alongside respected engineers, gain exposure to complex project lifecycles, and lead conversations with some of the region’s largest process plant operators. This is a mid-to-senior opportunity where technical credibility, sales drive, and professional polish intersect — and where your work will directly shape key client decisions.

Requirements

• Qualification in Chemical / Metallurgical Engineering
• 3 ± years in technical sales or applications experience, with strong client-facing exposure
• Confident navigating engineering specs, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Experience preparing quotations, conducting site visits, and supporting customers with tailored filtration solutions.
• Strong understanding of Flotation Technology
• Proficient in CRM platforms, tender systems, and technical sales workflow.

Salary & Benefits

A competitive remuneration package is on offer, commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative, engineering-focused environment. Hybrid working is supported, with some travel required.

How to Apply

Ready to take your technical sales career to the next level? Apply now to explore this opportunity with SQ1 Recruitment.

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