Project Sales Engineer

Jendamark Automation; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Gqeberha is looking for a candidate with a formal qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The role involves developing solutions based on customer requirements, managing projects, and ensuring technical compatibility with engineering teams. Strong communication skills in English are essential, and proficiency in Afrikaans or German is a plus. Previous experience in the automation field is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Drivers Licence Code 8 is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Knowledge of Afrikaans and German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions & quotations based on customer requirements.
• Identify options for potential solutions & assess them for technical & business suitability.
• Maintain & improve customer relations.

Skills

Sales & Marketing experience

Project management experience

Experience in automation field

Driving Licence Code 8

Language proficiency in English

Ability to interpret mechanical & electrical drawings

Education

Formal Tertiary education in Mechanical Eng./Mechatronics/Electrical Eng.

Job description

Basic Requirements

Formal Tertiary education National Qualification Mechanical Eng./Mechatronics/Electrical Eng.

• Drivers Licence Code 8- required
• Languages English - read, write & speak
• Afrikaans - read, write & speak (optional)
• German - read, write & speak (optional)

Experience

• Sales & Marketing experience
• Project management experience (advantageous)
• Experience in automation field, PLC & control systems
• Concept preparation (electrical, software, mechanical)
• Interpretation of mechanical & electrical drawings
• Costing & estimation experience
• Previous experience in turnkey projects (advantageous)

Job Objectives

Develop innovative solutions & quotations based on customer requirements

Converting quotations to orders based on technical & commercial negotiations with potential customers

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Translating customer requirements into highly specified project briefs
• Identifying options for potential solutions & assessing them for both technical & business suitability
• Creating logical & innovative solutions to complex problems
• Presenting proposals to clients
• Working closely with engineers & programmers & a variety of suppliers to ensure technical compatibility of solutions
• Interpret & develop machine/assembly processes based on customer requirements
• Generating costing spreadsheets & calculating final selling price of solutions
• Present solutions to internal departments including the handing over of all documentation & information
• Serve as point of contact for non-routine technical issues for major customers
• Maintain & improve customer relations

Preference

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998

Notice

Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please kindly consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted three weeks after submission/closing date.