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Business Development Manager - Public Sector - Cape Town

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

81647

Published date:

13-08-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Business Development Manager

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives and drive high-value business development opportunities within the public utilities metering sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new market opportunities, building and maintaining strategic partnerships, managing key client accounts, and developing opportunities to expand market share. The role will also take ownership of achieving revenue growth targets, strengthening client relationships, and driving business development initiatives that support the organisation’s overall growth strategy.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies targeting public sector utility customers.
Identify emerging market trends and opportunities for expansion within electricity metering solutions.
Lead market intelligence initiatives, including competitor analysis and pricing strategies.
Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders within municipalities and state-owned entities.
Represent the organisation in contract negotiations and strategic partnership discussions.
Lead the preparation and delivery of complex tender responses, proposals, and technical presentations.
Collaborate with internal technical, operations, and finance teams to ensure seamless solution delivery.
Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual business plans and revenue forecasts.
Provide regular business development and performance reports to management.
Monitor the return on investment (ROI) of business development initiatives and adjust strategies accordingly.
Provide feedback to product development and solutions teams based on customer needs and identified market gaps.
Support the launch of new products and services through strategic positioning and customer engagement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in technical sales or business development within the public utilities sector.
Proven track record of successfully leading business development initiatives and achieving revenue growth.
Strong understanding of public sector procurement and tendering processes.

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Sales Representative - Public Sector - Cape Town

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

81581

Published date:

13-08-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Sales Representative

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Sales Representative to drive new business growth and maintain strong relationships with existing clients within the public utility sector, with a particular focus on district and local municipalities. The successful candidate will proactively identify and develop new business opportunities, build and maintain strong client relationships, present customised solutions, close sales, and facilitate client onboarding in collaboration with the internal team.

Responsibilities & Skills:

Promote the company’s products and services.
Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to completion.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the public utility sector.
Conduct prospecting, cold calling, networking, and lead generation activities.
Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
Achieve and exceed sales targets and revenue objectives.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and key stakeholders.
Serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction throughout the sales and onboarding process.
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure accurate scoping and effective delivery of solutions.
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform sales strategies.
Provide feedback on product offerings and market gaps to support innovation and product development.
Maintain accurate sales records, CRM data, pipeline forecasts, and activity reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

Tertiary qualification or degree in Sales, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Minimum of 3 years’ proven sales experience within the public sector.
Strong ability to manage and influence customer expectations.
Proven track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively.

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Technical Lead

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

81449

Published date:

13-08-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Technical Lead

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Technical Lead to serve as the technical and operational link between customers, field teams, and internal departments. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered accurately, on time, and to the required standards. The position combines strong technical and systems knowledge with excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operations and effective customer support.

Responsibilities:

Manage stakeholder expectations and customer communications.
Coordinate field and internal teams to maintain data accuracy and project efficiency.
Analyse and validate data to support operational and business objectives.
Provide business, technical, and product expertise to support customer solutions.
Support the operation and maintenance of Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS).
Oversee site activities and field operations to ensure smooth project execution, including contractor management.
Resolve customer and operational issues through effective problem-solving.
Manage multiple project-related activities and projects simultaneously, from initiation through to successful closure.
Ensure successful project delivery in line with customer and business requirements.
Ensure compliance with required health and safety standards for contractors and deployed field staff.

Qualifications & Experience:

Relevant tertiary qualification, such as a BEng, BTech, or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Experience in the public and private utility sectors, particularly electricity and water, will be advantageous.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport, as occasional travel may be required.
Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of self-motivation.
Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively.

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Projects & Operations Coordinator

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

81416

Published date:

13-08-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Projects & Operations Coordinator

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Projects & Operations Coordinator to support the successful delivery and operational handover of strategic utility projects. The role will coordinate project activities, contractor performance, stakeholder communication, reporting, and contract execution across public and private sector clients. This customer-facing position will coordinate project delivery from initiation through to project closure and operational handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that project activities and day-to-day operations are well coordinated, aligned with strategic objectives, and delivered efficiently. The role requires a high level of independence, strong cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined project coordination to ensure successful project execution and operational continuity.

Responsibilities & Skills:

Project Delivery & Coordination

Oversee all data preparation and collection for projects, including project documentation.
Apply project management methodologies and activities to develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, control points, and resource allocation.
Conduct risk assessments, monitor project risks, and provide regular status reporting.
Manage day-to-day project scope, including meetings, status coordination, project schedules, plans, and financials.
Identify and report any deviations from approved schedules, scope, and budgets, with recommendations to bring projects back on track.
Manage multiple projects and project-related activities simultaneously.
Coordinate technical projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operations & Contract Management

Coordinate and take responsibility for the operational execution of private and public sector contracts within the strategic projects portfolio.
Ensure alignment between contract requirements and project deliverables.
Develop, implement, and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for private and public sector clients.
Ensure all deliverables are completed within agreed SLA timelines.
Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project deliverables and schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Ensure compliance with required health and safety standards for contractors and field staff.

Stakeholder Engagement & Administration

Engage with various stakeholders and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Promote a professional and strategic image of project capabilities.
Monitor and manage project reporting, including client and contractor meeting minutes and action items.
Track and follow up on outstanding actions to ensure timely completion.
Protect company and customer information assets, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in project management and/or operations.
Relevant tertiary qualification, such as:
- BEng/BTech in Electrical or Civil Engineering
- National Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering
- Project Management qualification
Professional project management certification or membership, such as PMP or PMI, would be advantageous.
Experience within the public and private utility sectors, particularly electricity and water, would be advantageous.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport, as occasional travel may be required.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
High level of self-motivation and initiative.
Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.

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Electrical Clerk

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

78028

Published date:

12-06-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Electrical Clerk

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Maintenance and Electrical Technician to conduct general maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems, as well as electrical control and instrumentation (C&I) equipment and prepaid water metering systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and metering equipment, providing technical support, and carrying out maintenance activities across the Western Cape region.

Skills & Responsibilities:

Conduct maintenance on single-phase and three-phase electrical systems, electrical control and instrumentation (C&I) equipment, and prepaid water metering systems.
Install single-phase and three-phase electrical systems, electrical C&I equipment, and prepaid water metering equipment.
Issue sign-offs and Certificates of Compliance (COCs) for completed installations.
Respond to technical queries, service calls, and fault reports.
Oversee contractor installations to ensure compliance with required quality and technical standards.
Ensure adherence to and enforcement of health and safety regulations and procedures.
Manage contractor installation schedules and job cards.
Administer meter registration on the vending system.
Conduct monthly electricity and water meter readings.
Compile customer invoicing information for services rendered.
Manage and control stock, including monthly stocktake reporting.
Perform monthly revenue protection analyses, audits, and inspections.
Compile and submit monthly audit and inspection reports, highlighting findings and corrective actions.
Attend site meetings and client visits as required.
Prepare and submit technical reports.
Record, monitor, and resolve technical faults and customer complaints within agreed timelines.
Manage and maintain company assets, equipment, and vehicles.
Conduct energy balance analyses for key accounts.
Operate in accordance with company systems, policies, and procedures.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Work overtime when required.
Participate in standby duties on a rotational basis when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.
Qualified Electrician with a Trade Test from a recognised institution.
Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience.
Valid Wireman's Licence.
Valid driver's licence.
Strong technical and general problem-solving abilities.
Positive, service-oriented attitude with a customer-focused approach.

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Technical Account Manager: KZN (Ballito)

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

74047

Published date:

29-04-2026

Summary

Job Title:
Technical Account Manager

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Technical Account Manager to ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly operations and reconciliations, financial, technical, and operational are executed in line with expectations, while enhancing the overall customer experience through value-added technical support and services. The role involves supporting customers across all contracted products and services in accordance with SLAs, planning and meeting SLA response times, and managing and resolving customer support tickets efficiently. The successful candidate will conduct customer training to ensure high levels of satisfaction, develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and monitor system uptime to ensure data and customer outputs are delivered as required. In addition, the role requires regular engagement with customer operational teams, ensuring the financial viability of customer accounts, and building strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing customers.

Responsibilities:

Conduct regular audits on each account to ensure operations are financially viable, sustainable, and aligned with business strategic objectives
Manage an account portfolio and ensure financial targets are met
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of outcomes
Engage in regular meetings with customers and internal teams to review account and technical performance
Provide business, technical, and product expertise to support customer solutions
Develop, implement, and continuously improve processes and procedures to drive exceptional service delivery
Manage customer operations across all relevant Ontec platforms
Ensure all end-to-end solutions and KPIs are correctly configured and fully operational once deployed
Support meter reading and billing services
Analyse and investigate support issues, including software-related and field-based challenges where required
Compile executive, operational, and technical reports
Engage with customers and prospects to understand their business needs and objectives.

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Key Accounts Manager - Cape Town

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

73881

Published date:

24-04-2026

Summary

Job Title:
Key Accounts Manager

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Key Accounts Manager to join their sales team in the public utilities metering sector. The role focuses on managing and expanding strategic relationships with key public sector clients in the water and electricity metering space. The successful candidate will be based in Cape Town and will report directly to the Commercial Manager. The Key Accounts Manager will be responsible for managing and growing strategic relationships with key public sector clients, including national state-owned water and electricity transmission and distribution companies, as well as metropolitan municipalities across South Africa. The role involves both developing existing accounts (“farming”) and actively identifying and securing new high-value customers (“hunting”), with a strong focus on long-term client satisfaction and sustainable revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute strategic account plans for key public sector customers.
Maintain a deep understanding of client operations, challenges, and strategic objectives.
Ensure consistent engagement and alignment with stakeholders across all levels within client organisations.
Identify and drive upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts.
Actively pursue and acquire new key accounts within the public utilities sector.
Lead negotiations and successfully close high-value deals with public sector clients.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers at all levels.
Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
Represent the company in client meetings, industry forums, and strategic engagements.
Develop detailed account plans, revenue forecasts, and growth targets.
Monitor account performance and provide regular reporting to senior management.
Analyse client feedback and market trends to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate closely with internal teams (Solutions, Operations, and Finance) to ensure effective delivery of tailored solutions.
Provide input to product development and solution teams based on client needs and market feedback.
Support the rollout and adoption of new products and services within key accounts.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Administration, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in key account management, business development, or strategic sales within the public utilities sector.
Proven track record of managing large public sector accounts and securing new business.
Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Skilled in negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement.
Proficient in CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis tools.
Willingness to travel nationally and engage with clients on-site.

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Technical Account Manager - George

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

73715

Published date:

24-04-2026

Summary

Job Title:
Technical Account Manager

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Technical Account Manager to ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly operational and reconciliation processes, financial, technical, and otherwise, are executed to expectations, while enhancing the customer experience through the delivery of value-added technical services.

Responsibilities:

Perform frequent audits of each account to ensure operations are financially viable, sustainable, and aligned with business strategic objectives on an ongoing basis.
Manage the account portfolio and ensure financial targets and objectives are achieved.
Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders across the value chain to ensure delivery of desired outcomes.
Conduct regular meetings with external customers and internal stakeholders to review account performance.
Provide business, technical, and product expertise in support of customer solutions.
Establish, implement, and continuously refine processes and procedures to enable exceptional service delivery.
Manage customer operations across all relevant Ontec platforms.
Ensure end-to-end customer solutions, KPIs, and configurations are correctly implemented and functioning in live operations.
Provide support for meter reading and billing services.
Analyse and investigate support issues, including software-related queries and field investigations where required.
Compile executive, operational, and technical reports as needed.
Engage with customers and prospects to understand their business needs and objectives.

Performance Areas:

Provide customer support in line with contracted products, services, and SLAs.
Plan, track, and meet SLA response and resolution times.
Manage and resolve customer support tickets within agreed timeframes.
Deliver customer training to ensure high levels of satisfaction and adoption.
Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Monitor system uptime and ensure data availability and customer deliverables meet SLA requirements.
Engage regularly with customer operational teams to review performance and address issues.
Ensure the financial viability and sustainability of customer accounts.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers

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Sales Representative (George)

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

73117

Published date:

21-04-2026

Summary

Job Title:
Sales Representative

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Sales Representative in the public and private utilities metering space, responsible for selling electricity, water, and gas metering solutions and products to utility customers across both sectors. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, business-savvy, and technically minded individual who actively identifies and engages potential customers. You will be responsible for providing complete and appropriate solutions to meet customer needs, with the aim of driving top- and bottom-line revenue growth, improving profitability, and expanding market share within the public and private utility sectors.The role requires ensuring that agreed sales objectives are consistently met or exceeded, while actively contributing to revenue growth, profitability, and overall business expansion. You will report directly to the Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities

Promote the company’s products and services.
Develop and implement a customer growth strategy (active hunting).
Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities.
Retain and grow existing customer accounts.
Plan and execute strategies to meet sales targets and budgets.
Analyse pricing, demand, and competitor activity to inform sales strategy.
Engage with customers and technical teams to assess equipment needs and define system requirements.
Conduct market research and cold-calling to identify new customers and opportunities.
Prepare detailed proposals and manage formal bidding/tender documentation.
Deliver technical presentations to prospective customers, clearly explaining products and services.
Communicate new product developments to both existing and prospective clients.
Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reports.
Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closure.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

Qualifications and Skills:

Tertiary qualification in Business, Electrical, and/or Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years’ proven sales experience with a strong track record in the electricity and/or water metering industry.
Experience in a technical sales environment.
Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
Capacity to perform and grow within a highly competitive environment.
Ability to effectively engage, manage, and influence customers.
Fluent in English (verbal and written).
Willingness to travel extensively nationally.

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Regional Operations Manager (Central Region)

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

73150

Published date:

21-04-2026

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