Appointments

June 2011 News

IFM Electronic SA

Raymond Cloete has been appointed field sales engineer at ifm electronic SA’s Cape Town branch.

ifm electronic SA has appointed Albert Louw as internal sales engineer.

ifm electronic SA has appointed Vishal Bachoo as internal sales engineer.

ifm electronic SA has appointed Thabiso Malebane as internal sales engineer.

Conrad Du Plessis has been promoted to product sales specialist AS-i and iStep at ifm electronic SA.

APC by Schneider Electric

APC by Schneider Electric has appointed Steven Robertson as systems engineer.

Omsa

The Omsa Group has appointed and Alwyn Nieuwoudt as technical sales representative.

The Omsa Group has appointed Natalie Leach as human resources manager.

The Omsa Group has appointed Jan Grobler as technical sales engineer.

Schneider Electric South Africa

Schneider Electric South Africa has appointed Jacqui Gradwell as vice-president marketing and communication.

Valve & Automation

Valve & Automation has appointed Johan Basson as technical sales specialist mining.

Valve & Automation has appointed Nelson Reddy as technical sales specialist Durban branch.

Valve & Automation has appointed Craig Moonsamy as technical sales specialist Durban branch.

Valve & Automation has appointed Mike Davies as sales manager Durban branch.

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