Sales Engineer - South Africa

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.

Develop and maintain a strong technical understanding of Genetec’s product portfolio and stay up to date with new features and releases.

Define the most suitable solutions based on customer and partner requirements, ensuring technical alignment and value creation.

Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders across the region.

Deliver high‑impact product demonstrations and presentations , showcasing the full capabilities of our solutions.

Provide technical expertise to Sales teams , supporting responses to customer requirements and specifications.

Work closely with the Technical Support team to ensure a seamless transition from pre‑sales to post‑sales and successful solution deployment.

Represent Genetec at industry events , specialized security fairs, exhibitions, and seminars, acting as a regional technical ambassador.

Create and contribute to technical content , such as white papers, positioning yourself as an expert on Genetec technologies.

Share field insights and technical feedback with Product Management to support continuous product improvement.

Implement complex software solutions , supporting customers throughout the technical evaluation and deployment phase.

Travel approximately 40% of the time , engaging with customers, partners, and internal teams across the region.