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The Legends Agency

Automation Technician

The Legends Agency

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town Region
  • Posted 30 Apr 2025 by The Legends Agency
  • Job 2605274 - Ref 030425

About the position

Job Title: Automation Technician Projects

Location: Cape Town, with regional travel across South Africa & SADC countries
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary & Benefits:

  • CTC Negotiable
  • R2,000 monthly medical aid contribution
  • 7.5% company contribution to provident fund
  • Use of company vehicle

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support on digital farming (DF) and automation products, including installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Develop AutoCAD drawings and assist in system design
  • Assemble and test automation units (irrigation dosing, controllers, radio units, etc.)
  • Wire and configure cabinets and electrical panels
  • Offer telephonic and on-site support to clients and dealers across South Africa and SADC
  • Train end users and dealers on the use and maintenance of automation equipment
  • Assist with filter banks and related product servicing as needed
  • Report directly to the Technical Manager, with additional support provided to the Product Manager

Minimum Requirements:

  • BTech or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Mechatronics
  • 3-5 years of relevant technical experience
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, and ideally familiar with Inventor software
  • Knowledge of VSD/PLC systems, ELV electrical systems, computer hardware, and hydraulic/flow dynamics
  • Qualified electrician status is strongly preferred
  • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and training capabilities
  • Valid drivers license and passport role includes frequent travel

Desired Skills:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Electronic Engineering
  • AutoCAD
  • VSD/PLC systems
  • ELV electrical systems
  • Qualified electrician

Desired Work Experience:

  • 2 to 5 years

About The Employer:

An exciting opportunity has opened for a technically skilled and self-driven Automation Technician to join a leading company in smart irrigation and agricultural technology. This role is ideal for someone with experience in electrical systems, automation, and hands-on project implementation, who is passionate about technical innovation and fieldwork.
The technician will be responsible for providing technical support on automation products, including assisting with installations, troubleshooting, assembly, training, and drawing development. This role includes national and regional travel to support on-site installations and dealer/end-user interaction.

The Legends Agency

About the agency

We are a South African in-country Employer of Record and Recruitment service provider that offers co-employment Opportunities to UK, USA and Auz-based Companies. Simply, co-employment is a relationship between two entities sharing responsibility for an employee. We take care of the employment contracts, salaries, and taxes, and assist with SA employment legislation.

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