Sales Engineer Mining

Sales Engineer role in mining, focusing on flameproof electrical equipment for hazardous underground environments in South Africa.

Published 5 August 2026
Closing Date 19 September 2026
Type
Opportunity
Company
Confidential

A South African mining company is looking to appoint a Sales Engineer specialising in technical sales within the mining industry. The role is based in an environment requiring expertise in flameproof and explosion-protected electrical equipment for hazardous underground mining conditions. The position requires building and maintaining relationships with mining houses, EPCM firms, distributors, and contractors while applying strong technical knowledge of underground mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

Drive sales of flameproof and explosion-protected electrical equipment into underground mining environments.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with mining houses, EPCM firms, distributors, and contractors.
Utilise technical expertise to provide customers with appropriate solutions tailored to hazardous mining conditions.
Support sales processes by combining industry knowledge with technical product understanding.

Requirements

Experience in technical sales within the mining industry.
Understanding of underground mining operations.
Knowledge of flameproof and explosion-protected electrical equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Additional Information

This role involves working with specialised equipment in hazardous mining environments and requires a blend of technical expertise and sales proficiency.

How to Apply

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