Engineering

Junior Automation & Technical Support Engineer (vsd & Industrial Automation) (montague Gardens Onsite)

Datafin Recruitment·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
EngineeringFull TimeInternship
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DUTIES:

Product Support & Selection -

  • Assist customers and internal teams with selecting the correct Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and motor control equipment for specific industrial applications.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting -

  • Provide first-line technical assistance, fault diagnosis, and troubleshooting for clients regarding VSDs, automation controllers, and general drive applications.

Customer Advisory & Engagement -

  • Handle general automation-related technical queries from clients and provide clear, solution-focused guidance.

Product Expertise & Continuous Learning -

  • Deepen technical knowledge of the product range, electrical drive systems, and broader industrial automation trends.

Business & Product Growth -

  • Collaborate with the broader technical and sales teams as the automation product line grows across regional enterprise clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications -

  • Degree / Diploma / N6 in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience/Skills -

  • A strong foundational interest or practical exposure to Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), motor control, PLCs, or industrial automation.
  • Applicants must be currently residing in Cape Town.
  • Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans.

ATTRIBUTES:

  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting mindset.
  • Strong communication skills with an aptitude for client interaction and technical advisory.
  • High level of curiosity, eagerness to learn, and commitment to personal technical development.
  • Ability to grow into a self-directed technical specialist as the department expands.

Key skills

BachelorsNational Diploma

At a glance

Company

Datafin Recruitment

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 4, 2026