Project Sales Engineer

OutsideCapital; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

OutsideCapital seeks a Project Sales Engineer in Bellville, Cape Town to drive marine power solutions across SA and Africa, serving shipyards, vessel owners, and maritime operators with tailored engine and propulsion packages. The role combines technical and commercial advisory, tender preparation, contract work, and stakeholder management; travel regionally to client sites.

If you have 2+ years in technical sales and 3+ years in marine environment, possess engineering background and strong

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 2 years in technical sales engineering with 3+ years in marine sales/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of marine engines, propulsion, and electrical power generation.
• Knowledge of shipyards, maritime procurement cycles, and shipowners.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development for marine engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment across SA and Africa.
• Prepare technical tenders, engineering proposals, and commercial contracts tailored to maritime clients.
• Build and nurture relationships with shipyards, vessel owners, and fleet managers.
• Maintain a robust pipeline and monitor market trends and vessel schedules.
• Oversee project delivery and conduct commercial reviews to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Technical sales

Maritime industry knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BTech/BEng/BSc or ND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a premier, industry-leading provider of world-class power, energy, and propulsion solutions across Southern Africa and the broader African continent. Renowned for excellence and delivering trusted heavy machinery and industrial engineering systems, they partner with major commercial, industrial, and maritime stakeholders to deliver high-performance capital equipment and comprehensive lifecycle support.

Job Description:

Are you an ambitious technical sales professional with a passion for the maritime industry? An exciting opportunity has opened for a Project Sales Engineer to join a high-performing Energy & Transportation division based in Bellville, Cape Town.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of the marine power solutions business across South Africa and the wider African market. You will serve as the trusted technical and commercial advisor to prominent shipyards, vessel owners, and maritime operators, delivering tailored marine engine, propulsion, and auxiliary power solutions for new builds and major refit projects. If you are eager to take ownership of large-scale, high-impact projects and accelerate your career within an established market leader, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Business Development: Identify, hunt, and secure new commercial opportunities for marine engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment across South Africa and broader African territories.
• Technical & Commercial Proposals: Prepare comprehensive, high-quality technical tenders, engineering proposals, and commercial contracts tailored to maritime client requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and nurture enduring relationships with shipbuilders, naval architects, vessel owners, fleet managers, and maritime authorities.
• Pipeline & Strategy: Build and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline, tracking market trends, competitor activity, and vessel construction schedules to sustain revenue growth.
• Project Delivery & Reviews: Conduct thorough commercial and contractual reviews to ensure seamless project handovers and maintain customer satisfaction throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Market Intelligence: Gather intelligence on regional maritime activities, port developments, and fleet renewals to position the business ahead of market demands.

Candidate Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Education: Matric alongside a recognized Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BTech, BEng, BSc, or National Diploma equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in technical sales engineering, combined with at least 3 years of hands-on exposure to the marine sales and engineering environment.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrable product knowledge of marine hardware, marine diesel engines, propulsion drivelines, auxiliary engines, and marine electrical power generation systems.
• Industry Networks: Working knowledge of shipyard operations, maritime procurement cycles, and established interactions with shipowners and builders.
• License & Mobility: Valid, unendorsed driver's license and a willingness to travel regionally to visit client sites and maritime hubs.
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and technical presentation skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Familiarity with Caterpillar (CAT) marine power systems and diagnostic tools.
• Established network within African and South African commercial marine, fishing, or naval defense sectors.