Robert Smith

Robert Smith is an accomplished electrical engineer with extensive experience in various roles, including Chief Electrical Engineer at PPI Engineering Ltd since April 2014, where management of the Electrical Engineering Department and recruitment oversight are key responsibilities. Previously, Robert served as an Electrical Design Engineer, specializing in HV Induction and Synchronous Machines, and contributed to the development of Electromagnetic Design Software. At Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Robert held positions as a Lecturer and Research Assistant, focusing on Electrical Engineering education and Measurement and Verification of renewable energy equipment. Robert's early career included technical roles at Onlab Electrospecialist and Paarl Media, where responsibilities encompassed testing, installations, and maintenance of electrical systems and machinery. Robert holds a Master's and Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.