Sector Specialist: Oil and Gas

Recruiter:

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC

Job Ref:

111117904

Date posted:

Friday, February 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Oil & Gas Sector Specialist will drive business growth for the company by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and expanding market share in the Oil & Gas sector. The role focuses on securing strategic partnerships and positioning the company as a competitive player in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development:

Maintain and grow existing customer relationships.
Identify and secure new clients and strategic partnerships.
Research market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
Cold call, schedule calls, and generate new project opportunities.
Prepare and present company/product/solution presentations.
Achieve BD targets and monitor potential order intake.
Generate enquiries, RFIs, RFQs, and follow through to adjudication.

Administration & Reporting:

Develop annual business plans for the Oil & Gas sector.
Maintain customer call reports, project reports, monthly order intake forecasts, and CRM data.
Support technical queries, product launches, trade shows, and presentations.
Attend management, BD, sales, and project meetings.
Communicate relevant project info across the teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

Matric with N6/S4 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
Several years’ experience in Oil & Gas (exploration, production, transport, refining).
Network of industry contacts across Sub-Saharan Africa is advantageous.
Business management qualification is a plus.
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Special Requirements:

Legal driver’s license and valid passport (for local & international travel).
Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
Ability to work independently and make decisions.
Strong customer service orientation, business acumen, and negotiation skills.
Willingness to travel within South Africa and Africa.
Hardworking, ambitious, resourceful, and target-driven.
Understanding of the project environment and current/future Oil & Gas projects.

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