Sales Engineer III

Avaya Corporation avaya.com Open

South Africa, ZA Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Avaya Corporation. South Africa, ZA.

Pay not stated Solutions & Sales Engineering salary

RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationSouth Africa, ZA

PostedOct 27, 2026

Role brief

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What you'll do

Shape Avaya communication designs around each client’s needs, including Aura or IP Office architectures
Lead product walkthroughs and technical discovery, then address prospects’ detailed product questions
Work with account managers on technical proposals, project scope and whether deals make commercial and technical sense
Hand closed deals over to implementation and engineering teams so deployment can proceed smoothly

What you bring

You have five to eight years of experience in this field
You bring a bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
You understand telecommunications, networking protocols and unified communications
You have designed solutions for complex enterprise IT environments across hybrid cloud, SaaS or on-premises setups

Who this fits

This role suits someone comfortable presenting technical material to clients and translating complex technology into business value. You’ll work alongside account managers and partner with implementation and engineering teams through the sales-to-deployment handoff. The role is based in South Africa.

From the employer

About Avaya

Avaya is an enterprise software leader that helps the world’s largest organizations and government agencies forge unbreakable connections.

The Avaya Infinity™ platform unifies fragmented customer experiences, connecting the channels, insights, technologies, and workflows that together create enduring customer and employee relationships.

We believe success is built through strong connections – with each other, with our work, and with our mission. At Avaya, you'll find a community that values your contributions and supports your growth every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.avaya.com

Short Description

Key Responsibilities

Assess client requirements and design customized Avaya communication architectures (such as Avaya Aura or IP Office).

Deliver product demonstrations, host technical discovery sessions, and answer deep-dive product questions for prospective clients.

Partner closely with account managers throughout the sales cycle to craft technical proposals, scope projects, and ensure commercial/technical viability.

Coordinate with internal implementation and engineering teams to ensure a smooth transition from the closed sale to deployment.

Qualifications & Skills

Strong foundation in telecommunications, networking protocols, and unified communications (UC).Client-facing communication, presentation skills, and the ability to translate complex technology into business value.
Proven experience analyzing complex enterprise IT environments and designing hybrid cloud, SaaS, or on-premises solutions.
Strong ability to partner with Account Executives to qualify deals, navigate competitive landscapes, and handle complex technical objections.