Technical Sales Engineer

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ntice Sourcing Solutions is seeking an ambitious Mechanical/Mechatronic engineer for its Executive Development Programme. The role is designed to develop future leaders with exposure to engineering, production, procurement, and business strategy.

You will work on engineering challenges, support project delivery, and build strategic customer relationships. The programme targets engineers with 2–8 years’ experience, strong communication skills, and commercial awareness, along with willingness to

Qualifications

• Requires a BEng or BSc in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 2–8 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, heavy engineering, or fabrication.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Customer-facing experience with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and a solutions-driven mindset.
• Valid driver’s licence; willing to travel locally and internationally.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative engineering solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations and tender submissions.
• Present technical solutions to customers.
• Work with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Quality teams during project execution.
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and growing strategic customer relationships.
• Provide engineering support during manufacturing and project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication

Relationship-building

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Willingness to travel

Afrikaans fluency

English fluency

Education

BEng or BSc in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Are you a Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, working with customers and making a real commercial impact?

Do you aspire to lead a manufacturing business one day?

Our client, a leading South African manufacturer, is looking for an ambitious engineer to join their Executive Development Programme.

This is far more than a traditional Technical Sales Engineer role. It is a structured career development opportunity designed to prepare high-potential engineers for future leadership positions, with exposure to engineering, manufacturing, production, commercial operations and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative engineering solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations and tender submissions.
• Present technical solutions to customers.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Quality teams throughout project execution.
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and growing strategic customer relationships.
• Provide engineering support during manufacturing and project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.

Executive Development Programme

As part of your development, you will gain valuable exposure to:

• Manufacturing Operations
• Production Planning
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• Quality Management
• Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Executive Decision-Making
• Leadership Development
• BEng or BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 2-8 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing, heavy engineering or fabrication environment.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Customer-facing experience with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and a solutions-driven mindset.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.
• Fluent in both Afrikaans and English.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Enjoys solving technical engineering challenges.
• Has the confidence to engage with customers and senior decision-makers.
• Is ambitious, driven and motivated to build a long-term career.
• Takes ownership and accountability.
• Thinks analytically and makes sound decisions.
• Is commercially minded and customer focused.
• Wants to understand every aspect of a manufacturing business.
• Has the leadership potential to progress into Operations Management or General Management.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to large-scale engineering and manufacturing projects.
• Structured mentoring and leadership development.
• Long-term career progression into senior operational and executive management.
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with qualifications and experience.