Experience
The successful incumbent must possess at least five (5) years’ experience as an engineer in a technical and sales role within irrigation and water hydraulics sector. Proven management within these fields will be advantageous.
Experience with Global Mapper, Modelmaker/Irrimaker and Excel will be advantageous

Formal qualifications

• A B.Engineering (B.Eng) degree in Mechanical engineering
• A qualification within sales and marketing will be advantageous
• Holder of a Project Management Certificate
• Valid driving license code 08
• Own transport
• A valid medical certificate certifying the incumbent’s fitness status to work
• Experience within the agricultural sector will be advantageous
• Familiarity with CRM tools and sales tracking systems

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the different departments to establish a department budget
• Encourage sales through marketing campaigns and address customer complaints
• Have regular meetings with sales and technical team members to review monthly goals, and cultivate sales pitches
• Understanding customer needs
• Present technical solutions based on customer needs
• Managing client relationships
• Collaborating with engineering teams
• Ensuring technical feasibility of the proposed solutions
• Collaborate with the product development team to understand the product features and benefits
• Participate in shows, conferences and client meetings to promote products and services

Legislative Requirements

• Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
• Managerial Instructions
• Procedures                          
• Standards

Inherent requirements for the position

• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Excellent decision-making
• A strong commitment towards the customer and completion of the projects
• Good problem-solving skills
• Reliable and dependable
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to delegate tasks to subordinates
• Attention to detail
• Analytical and logical
• Achievement driven
• Accuracy
• Assertive and stress handling and coping capability
• Mechanical ability
• Commercial awareness
• Computer skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Compliance and detail oriented
• Ensuring a once-off repair with no come-backs
• Ensuring customer satisfaction
• Ability to travel extensively as and when needed

 

Closing date: 30 June 2025