Job title: Business Development Specialist
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Mineral Processing Equipment
Salary type: Annual
Job published: 30-07-2026
Job ID: 80452
Contact name: Ashleigh Hobdey
Phone number: +27829699945
Contact email: ashleigh@geotech.co.za

Job Description

Job Title:

Business Development Specialist

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Business Development Specialist who is self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a broad understanding of heavy engineering, materials handling, equipment interactions, and project scheduling. This role is key to supporting business growth and driving expansion into the African market.

Responsibilities: 

  • Identify and pursue new mining projects, plant expansions, and equipment replacement opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with mine management, project engineers, consultants, and EPC firms.
  • Map client organisations and identify key decision-makers.
  • Maintain a structured sales pipeline with accurate opportunity qualification.
  • Engage clients early to influence project specifications and technical requirements.
  • Analyse client process data, geological information, and throughput requirements.
  • Develop compliant equipment selections and system configurations.
  • Assess technical feasibility and ensure site compatibility.
  • Identify technical risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare and support costed proposals aligned with margin objectives.
  • Present value propositions based on CAPEX, OPEX, and lifecycle cost savings.
  • Support technical discussions during commercial negotiations.
  • Contribute to revenue growth, order conversion, and sales targets.
  • Deliver technical presentations to engineering, procurement, and operational stakeholders.
  • Lead or support technical site assessments and client visits.
  • Ensure seamless handover from sales to project execution teams.
  • Provide market intelligence and technical feedback to management.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement.
  • Represent the company at industry expos, conferences, and networking events.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • BEng in Mechanical, Mining, Process Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in the mining or heavy industrial equipment sector.
  • Proven ability to identify, develop, and close capital equipment sales opportunities.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including lifecycle costing and financial evaluation.
  • Experience working within African mining environments is advantageous.

Requirements:

  • Valid Code B driver's licence.
  • Valid passport.
  • Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally.
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