Electrical Engineer

CFW Industries Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

CFW Industries Pty Ltd is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its team in Cape Town. This role encompasses responsibilities such as PLC programming, project management, and team leadership, with an emphasis on a collaborative work environment and opportunities for personal growth. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive, market-related salary and benefits package

Continuous opportunities for personal growth

Flexible and balanced work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, ventilation or related applications is advantageous.
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans, valid driver’s license essential.
• Wireman’s license considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Experience in PLC programming (DELTA)
• Panel building experience
• Costings/quoting experience

Skills

PLC programming

Project management

Leadership

Electrical diagram creation

Commissioning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

CFW Fans (Pty) Ltd, an SABS ISO 9001 certified company, holds a prominent market position in Southern Africa, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fans for the industrial, mining, power generation, and HVAC sectors.

Since its founding as Continental Fan Works in 1966, CFW has built extensive expertise and knowledge, establishing itself as a trusted supplier of industrial fans to leading corporations both within South Africa and internationally.

Responsibilities

The company employs a diverse workforce with a strong skill set in engineering. We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Experience in PLC programming (DELTA)
• Experience in different VFDs (Programming and setting up)
• Experience in setting up electrical diagrams
• Panel building experience
• Project commissioning and management experience
• Costings/quoting experience
• Leadership experience
  
  

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Industry experience, particularly in HVAC, ventilation, or related applications is advantageous
• Proficient in PLC (DELTA) programming, VFD setup, electrical diagram creation, and panel building
• Strong project management skills, including commissioning, costing, and quoting
• Leadership experience with a proven track record in managing teams and overseeing technical operations
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans; valid driver’s license essential; Wireman’s license considered a plus
  
  

Attributes Required For Position

• A strong work ethic and high level of self-motivation
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Professional and presentable demeanour
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach to tasks
• Methodical, organized, and structured in work practices
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong mechanical background and experience
  
  

What Working For Us Will Be Like

• You will be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• You will work alongside a diverse group of professionals
• You will enjoy continuous opportunities for personal growth and career advancement
• You will receive a competitive, market related salary and benefits package
• You will experience a flexible and balanced work environment
• Your standard working hours will be 07:30 to 16:45, Monday to Thursday, and 07:30 to 15:00 on Fridays.