PreSales Engineer (Mining Tech)

Recruiter:

Bright City Talent

Job Ref:

3683661989

Date posted:

Friday, August 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Pre-Sales Engineer, is the technical bridge between business development and prospective customers clarifying needs, crafting solutions and showcasing how AI can transform mining operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the technical win from the first discovery workshop through implementation hand-off.
Shape the solution: define use cases, success metrics and data readiness with reliability, OT and operations teams.
Prove value: design and deliver tailored demos, proof-of-value projects and RFP/RFI responses that highlight clear ROI.
Translate insights into executive-level value briefs and partner with Account Executives on proposals and negotiations.
Ensure a smooth hand-off: package all technical artifacts and stay the subject-matter expert until initial KPIs are achieved.
Close the feedback loop: capture South African-market needs (fixed assets, mobile equipment, ESG) and relay them to Product & Engineering.

Requirements

At least 5 years in a technical role supporting enterprise software/hardware in industrial settings (preferably mining or heavy industry).
Experience with predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, or condition monitoring systems.
Hands-on analysis of vibration/ lubrication/ thermography or similar data on fixed and mobile mining equipment plus sensor selection, installation and certification experience.
B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Mining (or equivalent experience).
Familiarity with suites such as AVEVA Predictive Analytics, Aspen Mtell, OSIsoft PI, GE APM.
Proven ownership of RFP/RFI responses and live demo environments that converted technical validation into signed deals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, from shop floor to C-suite.
Mine-site safety compliant; ready for frequent short-notice travel.

Advantages:

Experience deploying disruptive technologies, PdM solutions or digital twins in heavy-industry environments.
Knowledge of reliability-centred maintenance and condition-based maintenance programmes.
Category II or higher ISO 18436-2 vibration-analysis certification (or equivalent).
Exposure to mobile-fleet health systems (Caterpillar MineStar, Modular Mining MineCare).
Basic ad-hoc analytics skills (Excel / Power BI / Python).

This role will be based in Johannesburg, forming part of the team that is establishing and growing the South African operations.

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