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Genetec
Johannesburg, South Africa4 months ago
Genetec - Protect the everyday
We are a global Canadian company with a broad solutions portfolio encompassing security, intelligence, and operations. We serve customers within various industries including transportation, education, and government. At Genetec we embrace open communication, creativity, and continuous learning to allow everyone to flourish in their own unique career paths.
Our network of over 2300 people globally is made up of diverse individuals who are passionate about their work and open to trying new ideas. We prioritize the success and well-being of our employees. Discover Genetec's work environment and lively culture in this video - here.
What your day will look like
As a Sales Engineer, you will be a key technical partner to our Sales organization across Africa. You will collaborate closely with Sales Managers, Field Project Engineers, Pre-Sales Engineers, and our broader Sales Network to position Genetec’s solutions effectively. In this role, you act as the primary technical point of contact for both customers and internal teams, ensuring our solutions are understood, trusted, and successfully implemented.
Requirements
About you
We welcome all qualified candidates, including those who may not meet every listed requirement. If you're excited about this role and believe you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
You are a senior technical professional with strong experience in customer-facing roles and the ability to guide partners and end users through complex solutions. You combine deep technical understanding with excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Strong technical expertise, ideally with hands-on experience in:
5+ years of experience in customer- or partner-facing roles within a technology-driven environment (security industry experience strongly preferred).
Strong pre-sales or technical customer support background, with the ability to translate technical requirements into tailored solutions.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, comfortable demonstrating complex technology to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills, including incident analysis and resolution.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver within timelines.
High customer orientation, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust quickly.
A proactive, positive attitude, combined with curiosity, innovation, and a drive to achieve objectives.
Understanding of the local security markets across Africa (ecosystem, technologies, trends).
Professional language skills: English.
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Benefits
What's in for you
Genetec is an equal opportunity employer, we strive for diversity and inclusion through our recruitment approach as well as the training and professional development we provide. We partner with external associations and implement internal initiatives to provide a welcoming work environment for employees from all backgrounds.
To learn more about us: genetec.com
RocketHunt estimate from real salaries
Grade
Senior
Experience
from 5 years
Work Format
Remote, Onsite
English Level
B2 - Upper-Intermediate
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