Sales Applications Engineer

Centurion, South Africa Posted on 03/03/2026

Are you a technically astute professional with a passion for construction technology and customer engagement? SQ1 Recruitment is partnering with a leading technology solutions provider in the construction and mining sector to appoint a Sales Application Engineer based in Centurion (hybrid model). This pivotal role combines pre- and post-sales technical support with strategic key account management, ensuring customers receive tailored, high-performance solutions while driving long-term account growth. It's an exciting opportunity to blend technical expertise, consultative solution design, and relationship-building in a fast-evolving, digitally connected industry.

• Partner with the sales team and customers to understand operational needs and technical specifications.
• Provide technical consultations, solution design, and tailored product recommendations.
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations, presentations, and technical workshops.
• Prepare detailed technical proposals, RFQs/RFP responses, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, ensuring solutions meet compliance and application standards.
• Contribute to cost estimations and technical risk evaluations during the quotation process.

• Customize and configure solutions to meet specific customer and industry requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings, system requirements, and specifications accurately.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to ensure optimal solution design.
• Provide technical validation and support application testing where required.
• Identify product enhancement opportunities based on client feedback and industry trends.

• Support field technicians with installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to ensure optimal system performance.
• Resolve technical challenges promptly to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate escalated support cases with service, operations, and engineering teams.
• Deliver customer training on system usage and best practices.

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key strategic accounts.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for major customers.
• Conduct account reviews to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Align technical solutions with customer growth objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEM partners, staying current with emerging technologies and product developments.

• Strengthen technical positioning to support sales targets and competitive differentiation.
• Identify new application opportunities within existing accounts.
• Contribute technical insights to forecasting and long-term account strategies.

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Surveying
• Essential: Surveying experience within the construction industry
• Minimum 5 years' experience in technical support or applications engineering in construction
• Experience with machine control systems, GNSS, and telematics
• Strong training capability and customer-facing technical engagement skills
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel extensively nationally and occasionally into Africa
• Able to meet physical, medical and health & safety requirements of construction and mining environments
• Relationship-focused, service-oriented, and solutions-driven approach.
• Clear Criminal Record

• A competitive salary (aligned to your skills and experience).
• Hybrid work model (on site and office-based flexibility).
• Access to world-class training and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to leading-edge construction and mining technologies within a global distribution network.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on productivity, safety, and sustainability across major projects.

If you are ready to combine your technical expertise with strategic customer engagement in a high-impact role, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to explore this opportunity with SQ1 Recruitment.