DRIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS CONSTRUCTION & MINING SITES. Drive Digital Transformation Across Construction &
Mining Sites

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Sales Technical Support

• 
  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.

Solution Development & Application Engineering

• 
  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.

Post-Sales Technical Support

• 
  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.

Key Account & OEM Relationship Management

• 
  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.

Revenue & Growth Contribution

• 
  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.

Requirements

Candidate
Requirements

• 
  D
  egree or Diploma in Engineering
  or Surveying
• 
  Essential
  : Surveying experience
  within the construction industry
• 
  Advantageous
  : Mining industry
  exposure
• 
  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 t
  ravel 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

Benefits

Salary
& Benefits

• 
  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.

How to
Apply

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.

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