Systems Sales Engineer
Communicate Engineering · Johannesburg Central, Gauteng
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We’re looking for a Systems Sales Engineer to join a dynamic technical environment where you’ll combine engineering knowledge, client engagement, solution development, and sales to deliver tailored systems that meet customer needs. Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description
- Engage with clients to understand their technical and business requirements
- Conduct technical scoping and site assessments
- Develop tailored system solutions and prepare professional proposals
- Prepare BOMs, costings, pricing, technical scopes, and project timelines
- Create or coordinate basic P&IDs, layouts, and system schematics
- Present technical solutions and proposals to clients
- Manage proposal revisions, negotiations, and follow-ups through to conversion
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline and generate new business opportunities
- Work closely with engineering and project teams to ensure solutions are technically sound and commercially viable
- Maintain accurate CRM and proposal records while keeping administration to a minimum
Skills & Experience
- Experience in technical sales, systems engineering, solutions engineering, or a similar role
- Minimum 1 – 3 years of experience
- Strong technical understanding with the ability to translate client requirements into practical solutions
- Experience with technical proposals, costing, quotations, or project scoping
- Ability to interpret or develop basic technical drawings, layouts, or P&IDs
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development and lead generation
- Able to manage multiple opportunities while maintaining attention to detail
- Willingness to travel to client sites when required
Qualification: BEng/ BTech/ BSc in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered
Contact MALIEKA DAWOOD on 021 418 1750 , quoting the Ref: CTE028745.
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Package & Remuneration
R 264 000 - R 300 000 - Annually