About the position
Description/Synopsis:
Our client, a leader in the heavy engineering and materials handling industry, is seeking a Proposals Engineer to join their expanding team. This role is an integral addition to support their continued growth and expansion across the African market.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, conscientious individual with excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of heavy engineering principles, equipment interactions, materials handling, and project scheduling.
Minimum Requirements:
- Prefferable- Degree in a relevant technical field (BSc, BEng, or BTech )
- Proven technical sales experience within a Mining, heavy engineering or industrial environment.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Projects.
- Skilled in 2D & 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, DraftSight, AutoCAD).
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans (additional languages advantageous).
- Valid Driver’s License, Passport, and Yellow Fever Certificate (up to date).
Main Responsibilities:
- Generate concepts, size solutions, and prepare cost estimates for new and existing clients.
- Select equipment, design processes, and evaluate technical solutions.
- Draft project schedules and detailed Scope of Work documents.
- Perform design calculations to assess equipment suitability.
- Prepare professional tenders, proposals, and quotations.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients and partners.
- Organise and conduct sales and site visits.
- Present proposals and technical solutions to prospective clients.
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical support.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and commercial conditions.
- Contribute to the development of budgets, forecasts, and sales analyses.
- Liaise with engineering staff and suppliers to ensure accuracy in planning, scheduling, and costing.
- Deliver product education and technical advice to clients.
- Attend trade exhibitions, conferences, and industry meetings.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to prepare drawings, sketches, and technical documentation for proposals.
- Facilitate project handovers between the Business Development and Engineering teams.
- Travel within Africa as required.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project coordination
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and technical aptitude.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desired Skills:
- AutoCAD
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Sales
- SolidWorx
About The Employer:
For similar vacancies and more exciting opportunities please keep visiting our website or follow us on LinkedIn.https://www.linkedin.com/company/kingsleyirons-recruitment/www.kingsleyirons.co.zaShould you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to [Email Address Removed] . Please quote the TITLE of this vacancy in the subject line of your email as reference. Our consultants will assess your suitability to the vacancy. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful, however we will retain your CV and details on our database in accordance with POPIA and will contact you in the near future should a suitable position become [URL Removed] have the option to “opt-out” and request us to delete your information at any time by sending a mail to admin (@) [URL Removed] / info (@) [URL Removed] you.
