Description:
Position: Internal Technical Sales EngineerLocation: Durban / Pinetown (KwaZulu-Natal)Employment Type: Permanent, office-basedSalary: R18,000 to R22,000An established industrial engineering organisation is seeking a technically minded Internal Technical Sales Engineer to support its KwaZulu-Natal operation. This role is well suited to a Mechanical Engineering Diploma graduate or early-career engineer (0–3 years’ experience) with a strong interest in rotating equipment and industrial applications. The position focuses on technical pump selection, spares identification, quotation preparation, and internal sales support , working closely with external sales and service teams.You will play a key role in ensuring accurate technical support, fast turnaround on quotations, and clear communication between customers, internal teams, and international manufacturing partners.
Technical Sales & Application Support
- Assess customer enquiries and recommend suitable equipment based on application data
- Provide basic application guidance and technical support to sales teams
- Assist with preliminary fault interpretation and technical clarification
- Identify correct spare parts using drawings, exploded views, and parts lists
- Compile accurate bills of materials and spares quotations
- Ensure correct part numbers, quantities, and technical descriptions
- Prepare quotations for equipment, spares, and service-related items
- Respond to RFQs accurately and within required turnaround times
- Maintain quotation records and support follow-ups
- Communicate with international factories and suppliers regarding:
- Technical queries
- Pricing
- Lead times
- Product availability
- Datasheets and technical documentation
- Interpret factory feedback and relay clear information internally
- Work closely with external sales, service, procurement, and logistics teams
- Support service teams with spares verification and technical input
- Assist with improving internal quotation and documentation processes
- Mechanical Engineering Diploma (minimum requirement)
- 0–3 years’ experience in internal technical sales, applications engineering, or a similar role
- Graduates with strong technical aptitude will be considered
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems and rotating equipment
- Ability to read datasheets, drawings, and technical documentation
- Strong computer literacy (MS Office essential; ERP/CRM exposure advantageous)
Personal Attributes
- Technically curious and keen to learn
- Methodical, accurate, and detail-focused
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Professional, reliable, and customer-focused
- Office-based role in the Durban / Pinetown area
- Close daily interaction with sales, service, and operations teams
- Limited exposure to industrial sites for learning and development
This role offers long-term growth potential into areas such as:
- External Technical Sales
- Applications Engineering
- Product or Technical Specialist roles
- Service or Technical Coordination
Requirements:
- Assess customer enquiries and recommend suitable equipment based on application data
- Provide basic application guidance and technical support to sales teams
- Assist with preliminary fault interpretation and technical clarification
- Identify correct spare parts using drawings, exploded views, and parts lists
- Compile accurate bills of materials and spares quotations
- Ensure correct part numbers, quantities, and technical descriptions
- Prepare quotations for equipment, spares, and service-related items
- Respond to RFQs accurately and within required turnaround times
- Maintain quotation records and support follow-ups
- Communicate with international factories and suppliers regarding:
- Technical queries
- Pricing
- Lead times
- Product availability
- Datasheets and technical documentation
- Interpret factory feedback and relay clear information internally
- Technical queries
- Pricing
- Lead times
- Product availability
- Datasheets and technical documentation
- Work closely with external sales, service, procurement, and logistics teams
- Support service teams with spares verification and technical input
- Assist with improving internal quotation and documentation processes
- Mechanical Engineering Diploma (minimum requirement)
- 0–3 years’ experience in internal technical sales, applications engineering, or a similar role
- Graduates with strong technical aptitude will be considered
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems and rotating equipment
- Ability to read datasheets, drawings, and technical documentation
- Strong computer literacy (MS Office essential; ERP/CRM exposure advantageous)
- Technically curious and keen to learn
- Methodical, accurate, and detail-focused
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Professional, reliable, and customer-focused
- Office-based role in the Durban / Pinetown area
- Close daily interaction with sales, service, and operations teams
- Limited exposure to industrial sites for learning and development
- External Technical Sales
- Applications Engineering
- Product or Technical Specialist roles
- Service or Technical Coordination
07 Jan 2026;
from:
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