Gerhard Kamffer
About Gerhard Kamffer
Gerhard Kamffer is a Product Manager – Digitization & Automation at thyssenkrupp in Johannesburg, South Africa, with over a decade of experience in electrical and control systems engineering.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Gerhard Kamffer serves as the Product Manager for Digitization & Automation at thyssenkrupp, located in the Johannesburg Area, South Africa. In this role, he is responsible for leading digitization and automation initiatives across different projects. His experience and expertise are integral to the company's digital transformation efforts.
Previous Positions at thyssenkrupp
Before his current role, Gerhard Kamffer held various engineering positions at thyssenkrupp. He was an Engineer in Control and Instrumentation (C&I) and Electrical from 2018 to 2019. He also worked as an E,C& I Field Services Representative from 2016 to 2018. His roles at thyssenkrupp have provided him with extensive experience in managing and executing EC&I projects.
Work Experience at Kairos Control Systems
From 2010 to 2016, Gerhard Kamffer worked as an Engineering Manager at Kairos Control Systems in the Johannesburg Area, South Africa. During his tenure, he oversaw various engineering projects, gaining valuable experience in managing control systems and instrumentation designs.
Early Career at Process Dynamics
Gerhard Kamffer started his career as a Project Engineer at Process Dynamics, where he worked from 2008 to 2010 in the Johannesburg Area. This foundational role allowed him to develop his skills in project execution and commissioning, contributing to his strong background in electrical and control systems engineering.
Educational Background
Gerhard Kamffer studied Electrical Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology. His educational background laid the groundwork for his extensive career in digitization, automation, and control systems engineering.
Expertise in EC&I Projects
With over a decade of experience in EC&I projects, Gerhard Kamffer has worked across the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design through to execution and commissioning. He has a strong understanding of PLC and SCADA systems and is highly skilled in instrumentation and electrical design.