Technical Pre-Sales Engineer – Identity Management

Carlysle Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a Technical Pre-Sales Engineer to design and support biometric and facial recognition solutions. The role involves customer engagement, tailored solution creation, and pre-sales support transition to delivery. Candidates should have over 3 years of relevant experience and knowledge of biometric systems like facial recognition. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of identity management technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Technical Pre-Sales, Solutions Engineering, or a related role.
• Experience with biometric and / or identity systems.
• Familiarity with software components of identity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand business and technical requirements.
• Design end-to-end biometric identity solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Prepare technical proposals and client presentations.
• Conduct product demonstrations and solution workshops.

Skills

Technical Pre-Sales

Biometric systems

Facial recognition

APIs

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant IT / Engineering qualification

Tools

Identity systems integration

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job :

The Identity Management business unit at NEC XON is seeking a Technical Pre-Sales Engineer to design, position, and support biometric and facial recognition solutions for clients.

The role involves engaging with customers to understand requirements, crafting tailored solutions, and ensuring smooth transitions from pre-sales to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand business and technical requirements.
• Design end-to-end biometric identity solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Prepare technical proposals, solution designs, and client presentations.
• Conduct product demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and solution workshops.
• Provide technical input for RFP / RFI responses.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Delivery teams to ensure seamless handover to implementation.
• Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, and compliance standards.

Knowledge & Experience

• 3+ years in Technical Pre-Sales, Solutions Engineering, or a related role.
• Experience with biometric and / or identity systems, including:
• Facial recognition
• Fingerprint, iris, and liveness detection
• Deduplication
• Familiarity with software components of identity solutions.
• Solid understanding of APIs, integration, and IAM protocols (OAuth, SAML, OIDC).
• Strong presentation, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Relevant IT / Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.