Pump Sales Representative – South African Mining & Pump Industry – Jet Park

Job Purpose 

To drive the sales and market penetration of industrial pumps and pumping solutions within the South African mining industry - (with regular travel to mining regions in Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, and Gauteng).   The Pump Sales Representative will develop new business, maintain existing customer relationships, provide technical support, and strategically position the company’s products to meet mining sector needs such as dewatering, slurry handling, tailings transport, and process water management. 

Minimum requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (advantageous). 

• Sales, Marketing, or Business qualification (beneficial). 

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in technical sales within the mining or heavy industrial sector. 

• Direct experience selling industrial pumps (centrifugal, slurry, dewatering, diesel‑driven, submersible, etc.) highly preferred. 

• Strong understanding of mining operations, including dewatering, slurry transport, and process water systems. 

• Ability to read technical drawings and pump curves. 

• Knowledge of pump sizing, NPSH, materials of construction, and mining application requirements. 

• Familiarity with self‑priming diesel pump sets mounted on skids or trailers. 

Key Responsibilities 

Sales & Business Development 

• Identify, target, and secure new mining clients (surface and underground operations). 

• Conduct site visits to assess application conditions and propose suitable pump solutions. 

• Prepare and deliver quotations, tenders, and proposals aligned with client specifications. 

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets. 

Customer Relationship Management 

• Maintain strong relationships with mine engineers, project managers, procurement teams, and consulting houses. 

• Provide post‑sales support, resolve customer issues, and ensure overall client satisfaction. 

• Conduct regular account reviews and monitor ongoing projects. 

Technical Expertise 

• Recommend pump models, materials, and configurations suitable for mining conditions (abrasive slurries, corrosive fluids, high‑pressure dewatering, diesel-driven self‑priming pump sets, trailer/skid units, etc.). 

• Present product training to customers and distributors. 

Market Intelligence 

• Continuously research competitor offerings, pricing, and market trends. 

• Identify opportunities for product improvements and new market segments. 

• Provide periodic sales forecasts and market reports to management. 

Administration & Reporting 

• Maintain an updated CRM database of leads, opportunities, and sales activities. 

• Prepare weekly/monthly sales reports. 

• Ensure compliance with mining site safety protocols and company SHEQ policies. 

Working Conditions 

• Office-based with frequent travel to mines and industrial sites. 

• Exposure to harsh environmental conditions at mining operations. 

• Must comply with all mining safety requirements (medical fitness, PPE, inductions). 

Salary offer: Negotiable