South Africa: Technical Sales Rep

Title: Technical Sales Representative – Western Limb & Limpopo Location: Pretoria / Brits / Rustenburg, South Africa Type: Permanent Intro hook Turn technical insight into trusted partnerships. Be the face of innovation in underground mining. About the Role As a Technical Sales Representative, you’ll drive growth across the Western Limb and Limpopo regions, representing a world-class portfolio of underground mining equipment and consumables. You’ll combine technical expertise with commercial acumen to build lasting client relationships, solve operational challenges, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance productivity and safety. This is a dynamic, field-based role—perfect for a driven professional who thrives on autonomy and impact. Who the Client Is This opportunity is with a well-established mining solutions provider known for its engineering strength, technical innovation, and deep commitment to client service. The business designs, manufactures, and supports a range of rock support and drilling technologies, partnering with major mining operations across Southern Africa. What You’ll Do Develop and manage new and existing customer relationships in the mining sector. Provide hands-on technical support and problem-solving in underground and roof support applications. Conduct underground site visits, inspections, and demonstrations to identify client needs. Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and technical presentations. Achieve and exceed sales targets while growing market share in the region. Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery. Track market trends and competitor activity, sharing insights with leadership. What You Bring Engineering diploma or degree (Mining, Mechanical, Industrial, or Rock Engineering preferred). Proven experience in underground mining—roof support experience highly advantageous. Strong background in technical sales or field-based customer service. Established network with mine managers, rock engineers, and procurement professionals. Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability and commercial focus. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident presenter. CRM proficiency and sound understanding of sales forecasting. Fit to work underground and willing to travel extensively within the region. Valid driver’s licence; ideally based in Pretoria, Brits, or Rustenburg. What Success Looks Like Trusted advisor relationships built with key mining clients. Consistent achievement of sales and growth targets. Accurate forecasting and CRM discipline. High-quality technical advice that leads to measurable client improvements. Positive feedback from clients and internal teams on professionalism and reliability. hiring edge kestria