JHB002326 | Permanent | Basic + Benefits (Market Related)

Are you a recently qualified engineering graduate looking to build a career at the intersection of engineering and technical sales? A well-established client in the engineering sector, based in Boksburg, is offering an 18-month Graduate Engineering Internship designed to fast-track a technically minded, commercially driven graduate into a career in technical sales and business development.

This opportunity is open to graduates from a range of engineering disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Metallurgical Engineering.

This is a field-based role, with approximately 80% of your time spent on the road engaging clients and generating new business, and the remaining 20% office-based, supporting engineering and project activities. It’s an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants hands-on commercial exposure without stepping away from their engineering foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Sales & Business Development (approximately 80%)

• Conduct canvassing and cold calling to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Generate and qualify prospective sales leads within the relevant market
• Conduct regular client and prospective client site visits
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with new and existing clients
• Conduct market research, analysis, and customer segmentation to identify potential opportunities
• Understand client requirements and assist in identifying suitable technical solutions
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and supporting sales documentation
• Conduct outbound sales activities and participate in negotiations with prospective clients
• Follow up on quotations, proposals, and potential business opportunities
• Maintain awareness of market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activity

Engineering & Project Support (approximately 20%)

• Assist with the development of technical and engineering solutions based on client requirements
• Support application engineering activities, including technical calculations and solution selection
• Assist senior engineers with technical drawings, design work, and engineering analysis
• Participate in project planning, coordination, implementation, and progress tracking
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting under supervision
• Assist with project management activities from solution development through to implementation
• Conduct technical research, data analysis, and reporting where required
• Ensure work is conducted in accordance with relevant safety regulations and quality standards
• Participate in mentorship, technical training, and continuous professional development

Requirements

• Recently completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Engineering) or Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng) — Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, Mechatronic, Civil, or Metallurgical Engineering
• Certificate, short course, or completed coursework in Project Planning / Project Management
• MS Office proficiency
• Valid driver’s license is essential
• Basic knowledge of engineering design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or similar) advantageous
• Willingness to travel or work on-site if required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical ability

If you’re ready to combine your engineering qualification with a career in technical sales, this internship offers real client-facing exposure, structured mentorship, and a clear route into a commercially driven engineering career.

For more information, contact Juan Sargent.

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