Technical Sales Engineer – Underground Mining

Network Contracting; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in South Africa is seeking a results-driven Technical Sales Engineer to build and maintain relationships with underground mining customers. You will promote engineering equipment and present technical solutions, visiting mines and head offices to gather requirements.

The role requires 3–8 years in technical sales for mining, the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and willingness to travel extensively across South Africa.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years' experience in a Technical Sales Engineer or Sales Engineer role.
• Experience selling engineering products or equipment into the underground mining sector.
• Strong exposure to underground mining operations and mining production environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience preparing quotations, tenders, and technical proposals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with underground mining customers.
• Promote and sell engineering equipment, components, and technical solutions to mines and mining contractors.
• Conduct regular customer visits to underground mining operations and head offices.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and tenders.
• Interpret customer requirements and recommend suitable engineering solutions.
• Deliver product presentations and technical demonstrations.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide after-sales support and resolve technical queries.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and new business opportunities.
• Achieve sales targets while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Compile sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates.
• Travel extensively to customer sites across South Africa and neighbouring countries when required.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentation

Field sales

Customer visits

Education

Diploma/BTech/Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Mining/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with underground mining customers.
• Promote and sell engineering equipment, components, and technical solutions to mines and mining contractors.
• Conduct regular customer visits to underground mining operations and head offices.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and tenders.
• Interpret customer requirements and recommend suitable engineering solutions.
• Deliver product presentations and technical demonstrations.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide after-sales support and resolve technical queries.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and new business opportunities.
• Achieve sales targets while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Compile sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates.
• Travel extensively to customer sites across South Africa and neighbouring countries when required.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma, BTech, or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering qualification.
• 3–8 years' experience in a Technical Sales Engineer or Sales Engineer role.
• Proven experience selling engineering products or equipment into the underground mining sector.
• Strong exposure to underground mining operations and mining production environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience preparing quotations, tenders, and technical proposals.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.