Overview
Proposals/Sales Engineer – Power Generation Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd
Position: Proposals / Sales Engineer – Power Generation
JOB SPECIFICATION
Position Title:
Proposals / Sales Engineer – Power Generation
Location:
Cape Town
? Total CTC (Cost to Company):
Approximately R63,000.00 – R65,000.00 per month
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* Exact amount may vary based on medical aid plan and individual benefit selections*)
Main Purpose of the Position
The primary responsibility of this role is to formulate quotations and tenders related to power generation products, services, and technologies. The position requires a solid grasp of both technical and commercial aspects to ensure accurate, competitive, and compliant submissions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and compile tenders, quotations, and costing schedules.
Ensure proposals align with company and customer commercial terms and conditions.
Review customer specifications for compliance (technical and commercial).
Gather and organize all required returnable documents and attachments for tender submissions.
Perform cost calculations to determine project margins and selling prices; confirm stock availability.
Liaise with customers, internal branches, and business units regarding tender-related matters.
Formulate suitable technical and commercial solutions to meet customer requirements.
Ensure inclusion of current and relevant technical documentation in proposals.
Regularly source updated pricing from internal teams and preferred suppliers for accurate costing.
Assist Business Development with technical clarifications and assess design complexity.
Review and interpret Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for quotation purposes.
Summarize tender information for internal evaluation.
Conduct site inspections, when required, to gather the necessary details for accurate tender preparation.
Customer Engagement
Respond to technical queries from both internal and external clients.
Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
Follow up on the status and outcomes of submitted tenders and quotations.
Engage in pre-order negotiations with clients.
Represent the company at trade shows and support product launches.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
General / Administrative
Perform general sales and quotation-related administrative tasks.
Identify opportunities for improvement in internal systems and proposal processes.
Provide product training to internal staff and external clients as needed.
Qualifications and Experience (Recommended)
National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (preferred).
Experience in proposals or technical sales within the power generation sector.
Solid knowledge of costing, tenders, and technical documentation processes.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and Single Line Diagrams.
Strong communication, organizational, and client engagement skills.
Title: Proposals/Sales Engineer – Power Generation
Company: Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Engineering (Sales Engineer), Sales (Sales Engineer)
