Junior Automation & Technical Support Engineer (VSD & Industrial Automation) (Montague Gardens Onsite) at Datafin Recruitment

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.