Sales Representative – Industrial Technology

JVR Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking Sales Representatives in Gauteng, Cape Town and Johannesburg to drive industrial automation solutions for manufacturing, food and beverage, and mining sectors. You will develop business, identify customer needs, present engineered solutions and build relationships with engineers, system integrators and plant managers.

Experience in technical sales within an industrial environment is required; exposure to PLC/SCADA and industrial networking is valuable; a qualification

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales within manufacturing, food and beverage production, mining or similar industrial environments.
• Exposure to industrial automation, instrumentation, industrial networking, PLCs or SCADA is valuable.
• Comfort selling engineered solutions to technical and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and identify customer needs in manufacturing and process industries.
• Present suitable engineered solutions and build relationships with engineers, system integrators and plant personnel.
• Engage with technical decision-makers to promote networking and connectivity offerings.

Skills

Technical sales

Industrial automation

Stakeholder engagement

PLC/SCADA exposure

Education

Electrical/Elect instrumentation/Mechatronics/Automation qualification

Job description

Employer Network Finance Location Gauteng Job type Electrical Engineering Salary Not specified Posted 31 Oct 2026

The roles focus on industrial automation, instrumentation, networking, communication and connectivity solutions used in manufacturing, food-processing, mining and processing operations. You will develop business, identify customer needs, present suitable solutions and build relationships with engineers, system integrators, plant managers, maintenance teams and other technical decision-makers.

Our client is recruiting for three Sales Representative opportunities. There is one position in Cape Town, Western Cape, serving the food and beverage industry; one in Johannesburg, Gauteng, also serving the food and beverage industry; and one in Johannesburg, Gauteng, serving the mining industry.

Education:

• A qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or Automation is preferred.
• A trade-tested Electrician qualification will also be considered.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Experience in technical sales or business development within manufacturing, food and beverage production, mining or another industrial environment is required.
• Exposure to industrial automation, instrumentation, industrial networking, industrial Ethernet, programmable logic controllers or supervisory control and data acquisition systems will be valuable.
• Candidates should be comfortable selling engineered solutions into industrial operations and engaging with technical and operational stakeholders.