Technical Sales & Application Engineer - Cape Town

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Cape Town is seeking a Technical Sales & Application Engineer to drive growth across the Industrial, Food & Beverage, and Pharmaceutical sectors. The role combines technical consultation, sales impact, and independent work from a home office, making it ideal for a motivated professional looking to advance in a consultative sales career. Competitive compensation and exposure to high-growth sectors are on offer.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Exposure to high-growth sectors

Flexibility to work remotely

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in technical sales or field service; internships considered.
• Self-motivated professional able to manage time effectively.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across diverse industries.
• Conduct site visits and product demonstrations.
• Design tailored filtration systems addressing client-specific challenges.

Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Customer Engagement

Education

BSc or NDip in Chemical Engineering

Biotechnology or a related technical discipline

Job description

A growing opportunity exists for a Technical Sales & Application Engineer based in Cape Town, covering multiple industries including Industrial, Food & Beverage, and Pharmaceutical sectors. This is a field-based, sales-driven role with a strong emphasis on technical consultation, solution design, and new business development. Working independently from a home office when not on client visits, the role requires a self-motivated professional eager to drive growth through technical excellence and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across diverse industries and applications.
• Conduct site visits, product demonstrations, and technical trials to showcase solution capabilities.
• Design and present tailored filtration systems that address client-specific operational challenges.
• Prepare and deliver value-based technical proposals that support the sales process.
• Work closely with regional and technical teams to implement account-specific sales strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of client activity, technical interventions, and performance feedback.

Requirements

• BSc or NDip in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in technical sales, field service, or client-facing roles (internships will be considered).
• Entrepreneurial and self-starting mindset able to operate independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a commercial focus.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region.
• Valid drivers license and own vehicle.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and strengths.
• Exposure to multiple high-growth sectors and cutting-edge filtration technologies.
• A balanced role offering both technical challenge and sales impact.
• Flexibility to work remotely when not in the field, with support from a regional and technical team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically minded individual looking to grow into a consultative sales career while contributing to critical industries across the Western Cape.