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Datafin is recruiting a Junior Automation & Technical Support Engineer (VSD & Industrial Automation) for a company in the Energy and Electrical Solutions sector in Montague Gardens. The salary is undisclosed in the original listing, and the role is permanent at junior level. It suits a junior engineer keen to grow into a self-directed technical specialist in drives and automation.
About the company and the work
The employer works in the Energy and Electrical Solutions sector, and the role supports customers and internal teams as the automation product line grows. The engineer will help select the right Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and motors, answer technical queries, and build deeper knowledge of electrical drives and industrial automation.
Role details and duties
The engineer will:
- Assist customers and internal teams in selecting the correct Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and motors.
- Provide first-line technical assistance, fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
- Handle general automation technical queries.
- Deepen product, electrical drive and industrial automation knowledge.
- Collaborate with technical and sales teams as the automation product line grows.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:
- A Degree, Diploma or N6 in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, Mechatronics or a related field.
- Strong foundational interest in, or practical exposure to, VSDs, motor control and related automation.
- Applicants must be currently residing in Cape Town.
- Applicants must be fluent in English and Afrikaans.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and troubleshooting mindset.
- Strong communication and client interaction aptitude.
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn and commitment to technical development.
- Ability to grow into a self-directed technical specialist.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing, using the Apply button on this page. The original listing is the source for the role, location and employment type stated here. Do not pay anyone for an application, and check that any request for personal details comes through the original recruiter channel.
Practical tips
- Show any hands-on work with VSDs, motors or control panels, even from training or projects.
- Give an example of how you worked through a fault step by step.
- Mention your Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation or Mechatronics qualification clearly.
- Note your Cape Town residence and your fluency in English and Afrikaans, as both are stated requirements.
How the process works
Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link. The recruiter will review applications against the stated requirements and contact shortlisted candidates about the next steps.
Important information
This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. Confirm the role, location and employment type on the original listing before you apply, as details can change.
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