Key Account Manager

Location | Johannesburg

Department | Business Development

Deswik is growing, and we’re seeking a Key Account Manager to own, retain and expand a portfolio of mining customers across South Africa.

• Join a global technology company

• Enjoy work/life balance

• Real career progression opportunities

You’ll represent and sell a suite of around industry‑leading Deswik software products, used daily by mine planners, engineers, and operational teams across the mine planning value chain. Working at the intersection of technology and operations, you’ll support both technical and operational solutions, helping customers unlock greater value, efficiency, and performance from their mining operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and grow relationships with a portfolio of key mining customers

• Develop new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and negotiate commercial agreements

• Partner with customer stakeholders — from site technical teams through to executives

• Support the delivery of high‑quality software implementations and consulting services

• Apply Deswik technology (including enterprise solutions) to solve complex mining problems

• Maximise customer value from existing investments and build long-term partnerships

• Manage customer issues proactively and professionally

• Collaborate globally with 100+ mining consultants and technical sales specialists

• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support customers

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in sales or key account management within complex, enterprise environments

• A technical background in Mining Engineering, Geology, Surveying, or similar

• Significant mining industry experience in senior technical or operational roles

• Strong commercial acumen and confidence in complex negotiations

• Deep understanding of site operations and mine planning challenges

• Ability to connect people, processes, and technology to deliver real value

• Strong EQ and IQ — you’re trusted, reliable, and outcomes-focused

• A passion for continuous improvement and doing things better than yesterday

• Comfort with technology and the ability to clearly articulate the value of software solutions

• Experience with Deswik tools is highly regarded

Why Deswik?

Deswik, a Sandvik owned company, is a global leader in mine planning software and consulting, with over 500 professionals across 21 offices globally. Our tools are used at over 1,000+ sites worldwide, and we invest heavily in R&D to stay ahead. We’re proud to be part of the mining industry's digital transformation.

• Exceptional culture - supportive, low‑ego, and high‑trust

• Global impact - your work supports teams and customers worldwide

• Autonomy and flexibility - we hire capable people and trust them

• Growth and learning - work alongside experts and evolve your career

Deswik is a Sandvik owned Company - applying for this opportunity will take you to our Workday jobs board and you will receive responses from sandvik@workday.com.

Please note we are only accepting applications from candidates with valid South African work rights.

Agencies - we don't accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles.