Sales Engineer

Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Sales
Reference: CPT006378/H

Apply before Mar 26 2026 | 30 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Persona Staff

Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking to employ a Sales Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

Design / update existing PCB designs with analog and digital subsystems.
Respond to sales inquiries from new and existing clients.
Formulate suitable technical and commercial solutions to meet customer requirements.
Conduct site inspections, when required, to gather the necessary details for accurate quotation preparation.
Prepare and compile quotations, tenders, technical documentation and costing schedules.
Ensure proposals align with company and customer commercial terms and conditions.
Gather and organize all required returnable documents and attachments for tender submissions.
Perform cost calculations to determine project margins and selling prices
Liaise with internal engineering teams to ensure accurate solutions and provide project support.
Follow up on the status and outcomes of submitted tenders and quotations.
Source updated pricing from internal teams and preferred suppliers for accurate costing.
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals.
Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
Take over special projects outside of core function on an ad hoc basis.
Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and market opportunities.
Represent the company at trade shows
Build and maintain strong customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities.

Requirements:

BSc/BEng Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
At least 5 years proven experience in technical sales or a similar role within the engineering sector.
Strong technical aptitude and ability understand customer applications and requirements.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for client visits and exhibitions nationally and internationally.
Matric certificate.
Ability to work in a team.

To apply, please send your CV to hannah@personastaff.co.za

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy.

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About Persona Staff

Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job