Mining Systems Software Engineer – Real-Time Automation

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Software Engineer to join its team developing and supporting advanced software solutions for mining systems and equipment. The role sits at the intersection of software, automation, electronics and mining technology, contributing to safer and more productive mining operations.

The successful candidate will work through the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to testing, commissioning and ongoing support, including debugging and field issue

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years' experience in software development, ideally in engineering, industrial automation or mining.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain software applications for mining systems and equipment.
• Develop software for industrial, automated and embedded mining applications.
• Translate engineering and operational requirements into robust software solutions.
• Develop and maintain control, monitoring, diagnostic and data-acquisition software.
• Integrate software with electronic, electrical, PLC, sensor and machine-control systems.
• Interface with hardware, communication networks and third-party systems.
• Develop software for real-time monitoring and control of mining equipment.
• Implement communication protocols and interfaces between different system components.
• Perform software debugging, fault finding and root-cause analysis.
• Conduct unit, integration, system and functional testing.
• Support system integration, commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Java

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronic

Tools

RTOS

Git

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a Software Engineer to join its team developing and supporting advanced software solutions for mining systems and equipment. The role sits at the intersection of software, automation, electronics and mining technology, contributing to safer and more productive mining operations.

The successful candidate will work through the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to testing, commissioning and ongoing support, including debugging and field issue