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Electrical Engineer – Variable Speed Drives (VSD) Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Reference: NES027287-RS-1
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) to join their engineering team. This role is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience in the specification design commissioning troubleshooting and optimisation of VSD systems across mining industrial manufacturing or process plant environments.
If you are passionate about electrical engineering motor control automation and delivering reliable power solutions this is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with leading industrial clients.
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) to join their engineering team. This role is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience in the specification design commissioning troubleshooting and optimisation of VSD systems across mining industrial manufacturing or process plant environments.
If you are passionate about electrical engineering motor control automation and delivering reliable power solutions this is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with leading industrial clients.
Duties & Responsibilities
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) to join their engineering team. This role is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience in the specification design commissioning troubleshooting and optimisation of VSD systems across mining industrial manufacturing or process plant environments.
If you are passionate about electrical engineering motor control automation and delivering reliable power solutions this is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with leading industrial clients.
If you are passionate about electrical engineering motor control automation and delivering reliable power solutions this is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with leading industrial clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and specify Variable Speed Drive (VSD) solutions for industrial applications.
- Prepare electrical designs single-line diagrams schematics control philosophies and technical documentation.
- Select and size VSDs motors switchgear protection equipment and associated electrical components.
- Commission configure and optimise VSD systems for improved plant performance and energy efficiency.
- Perform fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical and drive systems.
- Provide technical support during installation commissioning and after-sales service.
- Integrate VSDs with PLC SCADA and industrial automation systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards safety regulations and client specifications.
- Liaise with clients contractors suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Prepare technical reports FAT/SAT documentation commissioning reports and operating manuals.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability efficiency and equipment performance.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng BTech or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- 5 years experience working with Variable Speed Drives in industrial or mining environments.
- Strong knowledge of AC motors motor control power distribution protection systems and industrial electrical installations.
- Experience commissioning and programming VSDs from major manufacturers such as ABB Siemens Danfoss Schneider Electric Rockwell Yaskawa or WEG.
- Experience with PLCs industrial communication networks and SCADA systems will be advantageous.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required.
Required Experience:
IC
