Sales Application Engineer

Network2; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining technology firm in Gauteng seeks a Sales Application Engineer to apply technical expertise in delivering innovative mining safety solutions. The ideal candidate will support sales processes, conduct product demos, and collaborate with engineering teams. Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 2-5 years in technical sales, and strong knowledge of mining safety systems. The role involves travel and requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in technical sales or engineering support within mining or industrial sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into customer-friendly language.

Responsibilities

• Support regional sales teams in customer engagements and deal closure.
• Conduct technical product demonstrations for customers.
• Contribute to proposals and ensure technical accuracy.

Skills

Technical knowledge of mining safety systems

Sales acumen with customer-centric mindset

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Certifications in Sales Engineering or Industrial Automation

Job description

Join my client as a Sales Application Engineer and apply your technical expertise to deliver innovative mining safety solutions.

Collaborate with sales, product, and engineering teams to drive customer adoption, conduct product demos, and support technical sales in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Join an innovative team at the forefront of mining safety technology, specializing in Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS).

As a Sales Application Engineer, you will apply your technical expertise to support the sales process, translating customer needs into tailored, high-quality solutions.

Collaborate with regional sales teams, product managers, and engineering experts to drive adoption of cutting-edge CAS solutions in industrial and mining environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Additional Certifications in Sales Engineering, Industrial Automation, or Mining Technology advantageous

Job Experience & Skills Required

• 2–5 years’ experience in technical sales or engineering support within the mining or industrial technology sectors
• Strong technical knowledge of mining safety systems, particularly Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS)
• Experience with digital safety solutions and industrial automation systems
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-friendly language
• Sales acumen with a customer-centric mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management and customer deployment processes
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Responsibilities

• Support regional sales teams in customer engagements and deal closure
• Conduct technical product demonstrations for prospective and existing customers
• Contribute to proposals, tenders, and RFIs / RFQs, ensuring technical accuracy
• Provide recommendations based on risk assessments and system capabilities
• Equip sales teams with technical knowledge to confidently address customer queries
• Act as a liaison between customers and engineering / product teams

For more information contact: Shaleen van Staden, Recruitment Specialist - Engineering