Solutions Architect – Audio Visual (Cape Town)

About the role

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to join our corporate audio‑visual pre‑sales team in Cape Town. The role is client‑facing, supporting the sales team and guiding technical competence on large audio‑visual projects, with a fast‑track path toward business development.

Key responsibilities

• Attend customer meetings and build value‑added relationships from initial engagement through sign‑off.
• Guide system design and product selection for audio‑visual solutions.
• Manage staff technical capabilities through proactive training programmes.
• Provide proactive problem solving and manage escalation of technical issues.
• Create high‑quality presentations and proposals for major opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and stay up‑to‑date with product and industry trends.

Required profile

• Strong background in advanced audio‑visual, unified communications (video conferencing, voice, VMR) and networking.
• Experience with electronic system design and implementation.
• Proven ability to cost and propose large projects.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and ability to work with architectural drawings.

Required skills

• Programming and control of Crestron, AMX, Kramer and Extron platforms.
• CAD system design software.
• Video‑conferencing and networking technologies.