TRAFFIC Western Cape

Sales Engineer

ZealHR

Job Description

Sales Engineer Our client is a dynamic supplier of industrial automation equipment, trusted across food & beverage, packaging, and manufacturing industries. Known for their technical expertise and service excellence, they're seeking an Intermediate Sales Engineer to join their close knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically minded salesperson who thrives on uncovering automation challenges and delivering practical, high impact solutions. You'll be responsible for growing sales across the Western Cape, building long term customer relationships, and representing leading global brands.

Responsibilities
  • Build and sustain strong customer relationships by uncovering automation challenges and recommending practical, high impact technical solutions
  • Sell products and services to create value for both the customer and the business
  • Growing sales within the territory (Western Cape) by identifying and developing automation opportunities in key industries such as food & beverage, packaging and manufacturing
Qualifications
  • Relevant degree or diploma in a technical field - electrical engineering, mechatronics, etc.
  • 3+ years' experience in industrial automation sales or technical support, ideally involving sensors, control systems or pneumatics. Shorter or broader automation experience in a high intensity environment will also be considered.
  • Strong and confident communicator. You seek out interaction with customers and build rapport well.
  • Ideally comfortable in both English and Afrikaans.
  • Valid driver's license.

About This Role

Career insights for Sales Engineers positions

Salary Benchmark
R41,858/month
R31,478 to R58,159/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Persuasion Speaking Active Listening Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Oracle Analytics Cloud Oracle PeopleSoft SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Teams Amazon Web Services (AWS) IBM Db2

Job Overview

Date Posted
05 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Sales Engineers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R41,858/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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