Surveyor | Applications Engineer (Construction&Mining …, Centurion

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 03/03/2026

Are you a technically astute professional with a passion for construction technology and customer engagement? SQ1 Recruitment is partnering with a leading technology solutions provider in the construction and mining sector to appoint a Sales Application Engineer based in Centurion (hybrid model). This pivotal role combines pre- and post-sales technical support with strategic key account management, ensuring customers receive tailored, high-performance solutions while driving long-term account growth. It’s an exciting opportunity to blend technical expertise, consultative solution design, and relationship-building in a fast-evolving, digitally connected industry.

Key Responsibilities Pre-Sales Technical Support

Partner with the sales team and customers to understand operational needs and technical specifications.

Provide technical consultations, solution design, and tailored product recommendations.

Deliver compelling product demonstrations, presentations, and technical workshops.

Prepare detailed technical proposals, RFQs/RFP responses, and supporting documentation.

Conduct feasibility assessments, ensuring solutions meet compliance and application standards.

Contribute to cost estimations and technical risk evaluations during the quotation process.

Solution Development&Application Engineering

Customize and configure solutions to meet specific customer and industry requirements.

Interpret technical drawings, system requirements, and specifications accurately.

Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to ensure optimal solution design.

Provide technical validation and support application testing where required.

Identify product enhancement opportunities based on client feedback and industry trends.

Post-Sales Technical Support

Support field technicians with installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Provide ongoing technical assistance to ensure optimal system performance.

Resolve technical challenges promptly to maintain high customer satisfaction.

Coordinate escalated support cases with service, operations, and engineering teams.

Deliver customer training on system usage and best practices.

Key Account&OEM Relationship Management

Build and nurture long-term relationships with key strategic accounts.

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for major customers.

Conduct account reviews to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

Align technical solutions with customer growth objectives.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEM partners, staying current with emerging technologies and product developments.

Revenue&Growth Contribution

Strengthen technical positioning to support sales targets and competitive differentiation.

Identify new application opportunities within existing accounts.

Contribute technical insights to forecasting and long-term account strategies.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Surveying

Essential: Surveying experience within the construction industry

Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical support or applications engineering in construction

Experience with machine control systems, GNSS, and telematics

Strong training capability and customer-facing technical engagement skills

Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle

Willingness to

travel extensively nationally and occasionally into Africa

Able to meet

physical, medical and health&safety requirements of construction and mining environments

Relationship-focused, service-oriented, and solutions-driven approach.

Clear Criminal Record

Salary&Benefits

A competitive salary (aligned to your skills and experience).

Hybrid work model (on site and office-based flexibility).

Access to world-class training and career development opportunities.

Exposure to leading-edge construction and mining technologies within a global distribution network.

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on productivity, safety, and sustainability across major projects.

How to Apply If you are ready to combine your technical expertise with strategic customer engagement in a high-impact role, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to explore this opportunity with SQ1 Recruitment.

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