Regional Sales Engineer for Fire Detection

What You Will Do
As the Regional Sales Engineer for Fire Detection, you will drive growth across Sub‑Saharan Africa by developing and managing indirect partner channels. You will expand Johnson Controls’ presence by enabling fire system integrators, distributors, and contractors, while creating demand for our fire detection, alarm, gas detection, and life safety solutions.

How You Will Do It
Grow and support existing indirect partners, strengthening capability and performance

Identify, recruit, and onboard new partners across the region

Deliver technical training, sales support, and joint business planning

Provide pre‑sales engineering support for fire detection and life safety systems

Support system design, product selection, and compliance with fire standards

Assist with tenders, specifications, and technical presentations

Promote fire detection, alarm, gas detection, and integrated life safety platforms

Maintain accurate CRM data, pipeline, and forecasts

Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and emerging technologies

Ensure compliance with internal processes, governance, and regional fire regulations

Travel regularly across Sub‑Saharan Africa (50–70%) to support partners and customers

You may reside in any city of your choice within South Africa while performing this role

What We Look For
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or related field

5–8 years of experience in fire detection or life safety systems sales

Experience working with indirect/channel partners

Strong technical understanding of fire detection systems (addressable & conventional)

Familiarity with NFPA, EN, and SANS standards

Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills