Sales Application Engineer - Collision Avoidance Systems (Cas)

Epiroc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sales Application Engineer specializing in Collision Avoidance Systems to support sales teams in Centurion, Pretoria. This role involves providing technical expertise, conducting product demonstrations, and developing proposals to ensure technical accuracy and competitiveness. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and 2-5 years of experience in technical sales within the mining sector. Join us to be part of a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in technical sales or engineering support roles.
• Experience in Collision Avoidance Systems is essential.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management and customer deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Support customer engagements and secure deals with regional sales teams.
• Conduct technical product demonstrations for customers.
• Develop proposals ensuring technical accuracy.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Communication skills

Customer-centric mindset

Ability to explain technical concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering

Job description

Mission of the role

Join us a Sales Application Engineer - Collision Avoidance Systems.

You will play a key role in supporting sales by providing technical expertise and creating tailored solutions based on customer needs.

Collaborating with sales, product, and deployment teams, you will help drive adoption of CAS technologies in mining environments.

Your Mission

• Collaborate with regional sales teams to support customer engagements and secure deals.
• Conduct technical product demonstrations for prospective and existing customers.
• Contribute to proposal and tender development (e.g., RFIs, RFQs, and customer tenders), ensuring technical accuracy and competitiveness.
• Provide technical recommendations based on risk assessments, ensuring solutions align with best practices and system capabilities.
• Equip sales teams with the knowledge and tools to address technical inquiries confidently.
• Act as the liaison between customers and engineering / product teams to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Will conduct any other function or duty as may be required in terms of "The Epiroc Way".

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering or a related technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in technical sales or engineering support roles within the mining or industrial technology sectors.
• Experience in Collision Avoidance Systems is essential.
• Experience with digital safety solutions and industrial automation systems.
• Proven track record of supporting sales teams and engaging directly with customers.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management and customer deployment processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-friendly language.
• Sales acumen with a strong customer-centric mindset.

Location: Centurion, Pretoria

Closing Date: 14 October

Why Epiroc?

By joining our team, you'll make a big difference in the energy transition.

At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet.

Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact. It all starts with people.

The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population.

To succeed, we need to speed up the shift toward more sustainable mining and construction industries.

We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome.

We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new.

In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation.

We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working.

This is how we do business for a sustainable future.