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Simphiwe Langa
Proposal Sales Engineer
Soweto
Summary
Self-driven, business-minded, entrepreneurial proposal engineer with 7-year experience in mineral processing technology in the mining industry.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Proposal Engineer
Andritz
KYALAMI
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive proposals for optimal results.
- Reduced turnaround time on proposals by implementing efficient document templates and reusable content libraries.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism when corresponding with potential clients during pre-award and post-award phases of the proposal process.
- Prepared technical documentation by collaborating closely with engineering teams for accurate representation of product capabilities.
- Managed proposal submissions, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to strict guidelines.
- Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparency throughout the proposal lifecycle.
- Handling enquiries that are received from stakeholders and offer technical and process solutions to assist in the material processing and recovery.
- Engaging with clients on technical and commercial aspects of the enquiry.
- Handling enquiries from budgetary pre-feasibility phases to project execution.
- Managing CRM
Sales & Marketing Consultant
DIG Distribution
Johannesburg
5 2021 - 6 2021
- Constructed and shared one on one presentations for individuals to increase interest in Stock Market Education.
Process Engineer
Paramatic
Sandton
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted the company with Equipment sizing, drew up Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams and Process Flow Diagrams and pilot plant test work.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
Commissioning Engineer
Andritz Delkor
KYALAMI
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Focused on project execution and commissioning phase of the equipment supplied by the company.
- Worked closely with operations and maintenance staff during the transition from commissioning to production, ensuring a smooth handover of systems.
- Ran support tests, made adjustments and performed mechanical and electrical repairs.
- Provided detailed progress reports on commissioning activities to keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by developing and implementing commissioning procedures.
Applications/Process Engineer
Andritz Delkor
KYALAMI
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Dealt with both the commercial and technical side of the organization
- Handled enquiries and prepare quotes for clients
- Equipment sizing, drew up Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams and Process Flow Diagrams
- Conducted laboratory and pilot plant test work, equipment audits and optimization, project execution and commissioning.
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
Sales Consultant
Verimark
Johannesburg
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for promoting and selling cleaning equipment to increase sales and deal with customer service of purchased products.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
Education
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2008 - 11.2013
Skills
Business Intelligence
Tradeskills
- Copy Writing and Editing
- Web-page designing
- Brand Management
- Public Speaking
References
- Mr Tefo Moholi, ANDRITZ, 082 678 2808, Sales Manager, tefo@noteworthy.co.za
- Mr Pravesh Parbhoo, ANDRITZ, 071 679 6561, Global Product Manager, pravesh.parbhoo@andritz.com
- Mr Winchester Maphosa, ANDRITZ, Sales Manager, 082 417 2656, winchester@vodamail.co.za
- Mrs Caron Nicolas, ANDRITZ, HR Manager, 082 550 9652,
Extracurricular Activities
Founder,Writer and Editor at Holistic Junkie Publications - Content writer and editor.
Founder and Social Media Marketer for The Millennials Circle - Creating promotional video content for the organization.
Providing and editing written material for publishing.
Interests
Youth Development and Mentoring
Writing and Content Creation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Amway
Timeline
Proposal Engineer
Andritz
06.2022 - Current
Process Engineer
Paramatic
07.2019 - 11.2019
Commissioning Engineer
Andritz Delkor
10.2016 - 03.2019
Applications/Process Engineer
Andritz Delkor
06.2013 - 10.2016
Sales Consultant
Verimark
10.2012 - 01.2013
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
02.2008 - 11.2013
Sales & Marketing Consultant
DIG Distribution
5 2021 - 6 2021
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