Junior Automation & Technical Support Engineer (VSD & Industrial Automation) (Montague Gardens Onsite)
Datafin Recruitment · Cape Town, Western Cape
Posted 4 November 2026
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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.