Job Description

Career Area:

Sales

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.


Our

Underground Mining

team relies on close collaboration with our customers to develop equipment and support solutions that are customized for their application. We're focused on helping our customers mine safely and productively today, and we have an eye on the future, with new products, new ways of mining, and new ways to get more out of game-changers like technology and automation.

Job Summary:

Supports go-to-market initiatives, and sales execution as a subject matter expert for hard rock underground mining machines.

About the role / What will you do:

Provide product and application expertise as a trusted advisor to customers as well as company and dealers' sales personnel. Conduct internal and external training on product capabilities and safe and efficient usage of underground mining equipment. Conduct product performance studies, assess customer job site efficiency, collect product and customer requirements in order to create input for product improvement process and new product introduction programs. Work with the marketing team to create internal and external communication highlighting solutions for underground mining.

What You Have - Skills And Experiences:

Qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent experience in underground mining


3 - 5 years Underground Mining experience


MS Office Suite

Customer Focus:

Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.



Products and Services:

Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.



Effective Communication:

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.



Negotiating:

Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.



Relationship Management:

Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.



Technical Excellence:

Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.



Value Selling:

Knowledge of the principles and practices for selling products, technology and services; ability to provide overall product/service 'value' and to differentiate support offerings that address clearly understood customer needs.

What We Offer:

From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.


You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.

Additional Information:

Onsite, five days a week in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. Relocation will not be supported.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions. Caterpillar commits itself to the realization of employment equity goals as envisaged in the South-African Employment Equity Act and policies relating to workplace equality. Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html


Caterpillar takes data privacy seriously and is committed to compliance with The Protection Of Personal Information Act in South Africa. Candidate Cvs are used for the limited purpose of evaluating suitability for this job role and deleted from our database when it is no longer needed for the purpose as soon as it is practicable. For more information on Caterpillar's privacy practices, please visit our Global Data Privacy Statement.

NB: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Posting Dates:

November 6, 2025 - November 16, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply


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