SDR Intern - South Africa

EngageTech Open · verified Sep 22, 2026

On-site Cape Town Full-time Junior Sales Development

At a glance

Entry-level Sales Development role at EngageTech. Cape Town · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Development

SeniorityJunior

LocationCape Town

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

PostedJul 10, 2026 · 2mo ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Call and email CIOs, CTOs, and VPs at enterprise technology companies
Research target accounts to find the decision-makers worth contacting
Create outreach messages, handle objections, and build confidence in live conversations
Schedule qualified meetings for clients’ sales teams and update activity in CRM tools
Work toward daily and weekly activity goals through coaching and role-play sessions

What you bring

You are in your final university year, recently graduated, or reconsidering whether university is right for you
You can work full time from the Cape Town office and are eligible to work in South Africa
You communicate confidently with unfamiliar people and respond well to coaching
You can stay resilient after rejection and commit reliably to the three-month paid internship

Who this fits

This role suits an early-career candidate who wants structured sales training, regular coaching, and practice speaking with senior technology decision-makers. You must be based in Cape Town or willing to relocate, work in the office full time, have South African work eligibility, and commit to the three-month internship.

From the employer

Make outbound calls and send emails to senior decision-makers (CIOs, CTOs, VPs) at enterprise technology companies
Research target accounts and identify the right people to contact
Learn to craft compelling outreach messaging that gets responses
Book qualified meetings for our clients' sales teams
Handle objections and build confidence in live conversations
Track activity and pipeline in CRM tools
Hit daily and weekly activity targets
Participate in team coaching sessions, role-plays, and development workshops

Requirements

Final-year university student or recent graduate, or someone that hasn't made up their mind if university is for them
Based in Cape Town or willing to relocate - this is a full-time, in-office role
Eligible to work in South Africa
Confident communicator - comfortable speaking to people you don't know
Hungry to learn and open to coaching
Resilient - you won't take rejection personally
Reliable and able to commit to a 3-month paid internship program

Benefits

A personalised development plan from day one – clear goals, continuous coaching, and tailored support
Uncapped commission – your performance directly drives your earnings
Comprehensive 3-month SDR Training Academy to set you up for long-term success
Medical Aid fully covered, plus mental-health support including access to chat-based therapy
Global mobility opportunities – work and travel across our offices in London, Edinburgh, Stockholm, and Cape Town
All equipment provided, including a laptop and everything you need to perform at your best
Quarterly incentives and sabbatical opportunities after 1 year
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