Senior Minerals Processing Manager - Sales Area Africa

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Gauteng seeks a Senior Mineral Processing Manager to lead sales in optimization and comminution solutions for mining operators. The role involves strategic sales, technical leadership, and project coordination. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience, a strong technical background, and the ability to engage with C-level executives. Join an innovative team that values diversity and offers professional development within an international environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years selling technical mining equipment focused on comminution circuits.
• Proven success in managing a full sales lifecycle.
• Experience in project coordination from conception to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify opportunities across target Sales area.
• Analyze comminution circuits; define optimization opportunities.
• Support site audits, installation oversight, and performance tuning.

Skills

Comminution methods mastery

Sales & commercial acumen

Executive communication

Collaborative operations

Project management

Relationship building

Mobility & presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Mineral Processing or Comminution

Tools

Sandvik Crushing & Screening equipment

Job description

Overview

By reshaping rock, we reshape the future. At Sandvik Rock Processing we have set out to advance the world through eco-efficient rock processing so come and join our team in Africa on this exciting journey.

Senior Mineral Processing Manager

Purpose of the role:

The role will report into the Sales Area Vice President and drive growth by positioning and selling Sandvik optimization and comminution solutions to mining operators and engineering houses. Serve as the technical-commercial lead—engaging both senior mine management (site HQ and global offices) and operational teams to deliver energy-efficient, cost-effective comminution systems tailored to site-specific mineralogy and throughput targets. You will work closely with the Divisional Strategy and Business Development team (dotted line reporting to Director Business Development & Strategy)

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales & Business Development
  • Identify and qualify opportunities across target Sales area.
  • Develop and execute Sales area business plans and sales strategies.
  • Lead end-to-end sales process—prospecting, quoting, negotiating, closing.
  • Cultivate and maintain C-level relationships at mine HQ and site leadership.
• Technical Leadership & Client Engagement
  • Analyze comminution circuits; define optimization opportunities.
  • Present data-driven technical and financial business cases to executive and operational audiences.
  • Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
• Project Coordination & Delivery Support
  • Work with internal product, application, engineering, and service teams through proposal, delivery, and commissioning.
  • Support site audits, installation oversight, and performance tuning.
  • Provide contractual and technical input in negotiations and ensure alignment on scope, risks, milestones.
• Industry Representation
  • Represent the company at industry events, tradeshows, and technical forums.
  • Gather market intelligence and competitive insights to inform product and marketing strategies.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or equivalent such as a National Higher diploma (Extractive metallurgy)
• Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD) in Mineral Processing or Comminution is highly advantageous—demonstrates technical leadership and innovation capability.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Technical Depth: Mastery of comminution methods (crushing, grinding, HPGR, stirred mills); strong mineral processing fundamentals.
• Sales & Commercial Acumen: Skilled in proposal development, client negotiation, and closing high-value technical deals.
• Executive Communication: Capable of translating technical details into strategic business value for C-suite.
• Collaborative Operations: Effective at working with site teams and process engineers to drive technical improvements.
• Project Management: Able to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage through commissioning and ramp-up phases.
• Relationship Building: Well-connected within mining operators and engineering houses in your geography.
• Mobility & Presence: Comfortable traveling frequently and with high on-site engagement.

• 8+ years selling technical mining equipment or solutions, preferably focused on comminution circuits.
• Proven success in managing a full sales lifecycle and achieving revenue targets.
• Demonstrated ability to engage both senior executives and operational teams.
• Experience in project coordination from conception through to commissioning and technical delivery support.
• Experience and understanding of Sandvik Crushing & Screening equipment highly preferable

What is in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

Application

Send your application as soon as possible as we will be evaluating candidates continuously, and no later than 26th September 2024.

Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career

About us:

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.