📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWVine Recruitment is actively recruiting for a Electrical and Automation Engineer - Citrusdal position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Engineering / Technical sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Engineering / Technical • Location Preference: in Western Cape
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThis Electrical and Automation Engineer - Citrusdal role is critical in driving technological innovation and infrastructure development. Technical professionals are essential for South Africa's economic growth and digital transformation.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Engineering / Technical offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Electrical and Automation Engineer - Citrusdal position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Engineering / Technical field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Engineering / Technical sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Engineering Reference: CPT000508/DvdM Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Engineering Reference: CPT000508/DvdM Sectors: Engineering Reference: CPT000508/DvdM Reference: CPT000508/DvdM
Vacancy DetailsEmployer: Vine Recruitment
Our client is a vertically integrated citrus producer, packer and exporter in the Citrusdal Valley. They have an exciting opportunity for a practical Electrical and Automation Engineer to join their team. This position will support the electrical, pump, automation and energy systems that keep our water supply, irrigation and production operations running reliably. The ideal candidate will report to the Head of Engineering, and cover projects, maintenance and operational support across pumps, solar energy, automation, controls and electrical infrastructure.
Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical projects: Lead the planning, design, specification, technical evaluation and delivery of electrical and automation projects.
Electrical infrastructure & systems: Oversee electrical infrastructure across farms, pump stations, workshops and support areas.
Renewable energy & energy management: Manage renewable energy projects, energy data, budgets and remote monitoring systems, while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and support better operational decisions.
Eskom liaison: Coordinate Eskom-related supply, metering, outage and upgrade matters.
Pumps & mechanical equipment: Support the electrical and basic mechanical aspects of pumps, motors, drives, valves and related equipment.
Automation & controls: Develop and support PLC, VSD, SCADA, telemetry, instrumentation, control-panel and system-integration solutions.
Contractor & compliance management: Manage contractors, drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, commissioning records, electrical safety and compliance requirements.
Team leadership & training: Lead the electrical irrigation team by allocating work, monitoring progress, maintaining standards, and providing practical training and coaching where needed.
Operational support: Manage your team to respond to breakdowns, investigate recurring faults, reduce downtime and improve system reliability.
Essential Requirements National Diploma/ Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field. Practical electrical installation, maintenance and fault-finding experience in an industrial, agricultural or similar environment. Good understanding of motors, pumps, protection, distribution, control panels, VSDs, instrumentation and electrical drawings. Able to manage projects, contractors, priorities & stakeholders across multiple sites. Strong problem-solving, communication and record-keeping skills. Valid driver’s license.
The following will be beneficial Practical mechanical skills with pumps, pipework, valves and rotating equipment. Experience with solar PV, energy management, generators, battery storage, grid connections or power-quality improvement. Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, telemetry, IoT, automation and remote monitoring. Familiarity with Pragma or similar maintenance software and SOP development.
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