Junior Business Development Manager / Engineer (Graduate Opportunity)

Introduction

Operating at the leading edge of modern defense and aerospace, the company engineers advanced platforms for global markets. From high-altitude intelligence to tactical systems, the business excels in complex systems integration.

Designed for top-tier graduates, this junior role positions you at the intersection of commercial strategy and engineering, accelerating your career alongside leading technical and commercial experts.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supplier & OEM Engagement

• Serve as a primary commercial and technical liaison between the organisation and its suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and technology partners throughout the entire procurement and integration lifecycle.

• Facilitate technical supplier engagements to evaluate compatibility and support seamless platform integration.

Product Integration & Project Coordination

• Act as the central point of coordination between internal engineering resources and the Sales team for all projects during integration phases.

• Manage product integration timelines, technical workflows, and deliverable schedules to guarantee alignment between commercial commitments and engineering execution.

Sales Support, Enablement & Strategy

• Provide the internal sales team with accurate, upto-date domain knowledge, technical product collateral, and competitive positioning to enhance client engagement effectiveness.

• Support the sales team in developing complex engineering capabilities into compelling value propositions and technical integration engagements across multistakeholder sales cycles.

Research & Compatibility Studies

• Monitor emerging trends in defence technology, aerospace, systems integration, and adjacent sectors to identify opportunities for product enhancement or new capability development.

• Conduct rigorous compatibility studies to support the Sales department in expanding the organisation's platform offerings.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Outstanding Matric results with multiple distinctions and high overall average.

• A recognized tertiary Degree (BSc, BEng, BCom, or equivalent).

• 0 to 3 years of experience. Exceptional graduates (2026/2027) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Willingness and ability to undertake occasional international travel as required.

• Commercially minded with a solid background, degree, or strong proven aptitude in technical, engineering, or complex commercial environments.

• High proficiency in the MS Office Suite, alongside advanced written communication and technical document production capabilities.

• Meticulous attention to detail, precision, and absolute accuracy across all written collateral, data analysis, and project coordination tasks.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge communication between technical engineering teams, commercial sales departments, and external suppliers.

• Ability to appropriately manage sensitive, high-level information with total discretion and confidentiality.

Interested?

As a high-performing graduate, this role bypasses traditional entry-level monotony. You will gain real-world, international exposure to complex aerospace systems, OEM partnerships, and global defence market dynamics from day one. You will rapidly build a dual proficiency in high-level engineering and commercial strategy while being mentored by elite industry leaders. If you hold an exceptional academic record and are ready to take on immediate, high-impact responsibilities, we look forward to receiving your CV and academic transcript.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.