Technical Sales Representative - Energy & Automation (Mining

Technical Sales Representative - Energy & Automation (Mining)

Rustenburg, South Africa | Posted on 14/08/2026

• Salary R480 000 Basic + Benefits (Negotiable)

Are you a technically qualified sales professional with a proven track record of winning business in the mining sector? Do you thrive on building long-term customer relationships and delivering innovative technical solutions?

Our client is a globally recognised engineering and technology company that designs, manufactures and integrates advanced solutions for the mining industry. Their expertise spans energy distribution, electrical control systems, automation, industrial communications, underground Wi-Fi, two-way radio communication, MCCs, PLC-based solutions, flameproof equipment and bespoke mining infrastructure systems , helping mines improve safety, productivity and operational efficiency.

We are recruiting an experienced Key Account Manager to manage and grow strategic mining accounts across the Rustenburg, Brits and Mooinooi platinum mining region. Candidates already based in this area will have a distinct advantage.

The Opportunity

This is a relationship-driven technical sales role focused on developing existing mining customers while identifying new opportunities to introduce innovative energy and automation solutions.

You'll work closely with mine engineering teams, electrical departments and decision-makers to understand operational challenges and recommend customised solutions that deliver measurable value.

• Develop and grow key mining accounts across the Rustenburg, Brits and Mooinooi region.
• Build strong relationships with mine management, engineering teams and technical decision-makers.
• Identify new business opportunities within existing operations and new mining customers.
• Promote a broad portfolio of energy distribution, automation and communication solutions.
• Present bespoke technical solutions that address customer operational requirements.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and follow up on all sales opportunities.
• Achieve agreed sales targets, margins and business development objectives.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
• Conduct market research and identify emerging opportunities within the mining sector.
• Monitor customer performance, budgets and commercial agreements.
• Work collaboratively with technical and engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Travel regularly throughout the North West mining region.

• Grade 12 +
  Further studies in Electrical Engineering / Electronics
• Proven external sales experience within the platinum mining industry.
• Demonstrated success selling electrical, automation or mining technology solutions.
• Valid Code 8 or Code 10 driver's licence.
• Good Microsoft Office and CRM Experience

• Medium Voltage electrical experience (11kV and above).
• Flameproof equipment experience.
• PLC and drive systems knowledge.

Experience selling integrated mining technologies such as:

• MCCs and electrical panels
• Underground communications
• Automation and control systems

Package Includes:

• Basic, Company Car, Fuel Card, Medical Aid, Provident Fund, 13th Cheque, Commission, Laptop, Cell Phone

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