Product Presales Engineer

Jelocorp; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jelocorp is looking for a skilled Product Presales Engineer in Johannesburg. This role involves supporting product positioning, technical sales activities, and solution development in the video surveillance and security technology sectors.

The ideal candidate will help with product launches, provide technical expertise to sales teams, and ensure excellent documentation of products. A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a fixed-term contract with performance-based permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in technical sales or related roles.
• Experience in the video surveillance or security industry is preferred.
• Ability to create visual and technical presentation materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical materials for product launches.
• Support product representation at trade shows.
• Provide technical guidance to sales teams based on customer requirements.
• Conduct testing of company and competitor products.

Skills

Technical sales support

Strong technical knowledge of CCTV equipment

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Proficiency in Adobe products

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Video editing tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Vacancy Type: Fixed-Term Contract (1 Year) with 3-Month Probation Period and Possibility of Permanent Employment Based on Performance

Location: Woodmead, Sandton

Salary: Market Related

Role Overview

We are seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Product Presales Engineer to support product positioning, technical sales activities, and solution development within the video surveillance and security technology industry. The successful candidate will act as a technical advisor to the sales team, assist with product launches, and provide product expertise to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical materials related to product launches
• Support and represent company products at industry trade shows and events
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to sales teams based on customer requirements and solution capabilities
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, specifications, and solution overviews
• Conduct testing and comparisons of company and competitor products to support marketing and product positioning initiatives
• Assist with creating compelling technical and marketing messaging for products and solutions
• Support customer engagements by presenting technical information clearly and professionally
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve product positioning and customer experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in technical sales, sales support, sales engineering, or product marketing within the video surveillance or security industry
• Strong technical knowledge of CCTV equipment, including storage, transmission, intercom, and access control systems
• Experience creating visual and technical presentation materials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in Adobe products, including Photoshop, video editing/creation tools, and PowerPoint
• Experience testing and comparing products to support marketing initiatives and product positioning