Sales Engineer

About the position

Description/Synopsys:

A leading power engineering company is seeking a Sales Engineer – Substation Test Interfaces to drive sales and technical engagement for cutting-edge substation testing solutions across Southern Africa and the Middle East. Based in Johannesburg, this role is ideal for a technically savvy professional with a strong commercial acumen and deep relationships in the utilities, OEM, and industrial sectors. If you enjoy blending engineering insight with business strategy, this is your chance to make an impact in a high-growth niche.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current / Power Systems)
• 5 - 7 years' technical sales or application engineering experience in the substation, T&D, or power systems sector
• In-depth understanding of protection, automation, and substation test equipment
• Existing network within utilities, municipalities, and key OEMs (e.g., Hitachi, Siemens, IST)
• Experience preparing tenders, RFQs, and technical-commercial proposals
• Valid driver's license and passport
• Willingness to travel extensively within SADC and occasionally to the Middle East, Germany, and Brazil

 

Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell substation test interface equipment to utilities, municipalities, EPCs, and industrial clients
• Conduct technical consultations, demos, and post-sales support across regional markets
• Maintain strategic relationships with OEMs, integrators, and key clients
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities across SADC and Middle East regions
• Attend trade shows and client meetings to grow the brand and gather market intelligence
• Manage CRM systems, track sales activity, and meet sales targets
• Collaborate with internal technical teams on tender submissions and proposals
• Represent the company professionally in all regional and international engagements

 

Softskills/Additional Info:

• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
• Ability to articulate value propositions to engineering and procurement teams
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Multilingual skills (Portuguese, Arabic, French, or German) are a plus

Desired Skills:

• Customer Support
• Demonstrating Products
• Substitutions
• Technical Sales

About The Employer:

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