Project Sales Engineer

Project A Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Project A Recruitment seeks a driven Project Sales Engineer in Kempton Park to design and propose water treatment solutions for commercial and industrial clients. The role combines sales ability with engineering knowledge, including site visits, regular customer engagement and occasional travel.

You will identify opportunities, develop proposals, manage projects from quote to delivery, and work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliant, competitive solutions.

Qualifications

• BTech or BSc Engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years' experience in the water treatment industry.
• Demonstrated experience in technical sales and project engineering.
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the water treatment market.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, consultants, contractors and developers.
• Manage the complete sales process from initial enquiry through to order placement.
• Prepare and present technical proposals and solution-based presentations.
• Follow up on quotations and negotiate commercially to maximise conversion.
• Promote water treatment products, technologies and services professionally.

Skills

Sales experience

Project management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

BTech or BSc Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are looking for a driven, ambitious and customer-focused Project Sales Engineer to join a growing commercial technologies team.
This role is ideal for an energetic individual who enjoys building relationships, identifying new business opportunities and converting technical solutions into successful projects.
The successful candidate will combine strong sales ability with sound engineering knowledge to design, propose and support innovative water treatment solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
The position is office-based in Kempton Park, with regular customer engagement, site visits and occasional travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the commercial and industrial water treatment market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, contractors and developers.
• Manage the complete sales process from initial enquiry through to order placement.
• Prepare and present technical proposals and solution-based presentations.
• Follow up on quotations and negotiate commercially to maximise conversion.
• Promote water treatment products, technologies and services professionally.

Engineering & Project Development

• Design water treatment systems based on customer requirements and water quality analyses.
• Perform process calculations, equipment sizing and system selection.
• Prepare project costings, proposals and tender submissions.
• Develop process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, control philosophies and project documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers, consultants and partners.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure technically compliant and commercially competitive solutions.

Project Support

• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and quality inspections.
• Support commissioning of installed systems where required.
• Provide technical after-sales support to customers.
• Assist with troubleshooting and optimisation of installed plants.
• Ensure projects comply with quality standards and customer specifications.

Skills & Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong sales personality and passion for winning new business.
• A self-motivated and results-driven approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability.
• Confidence presenting technical solutions to customers.
• High levels of professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Minimum Requirements

• BTech or BSc Engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
• 2–5 years' experiencein the water treatment industry.
• Demonstrated experience in technical sales and project engineering.
• Good understanding of commercial and industrial water treatment technologies.
• Ability to interpret water analyses and develop appropriate treatment solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Valid South African driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally internationally.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience with reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, softening, filtration and chemical dosing systems.
• Experience preparing tenders for commercial or industrial projects.