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  • Posted: Nov 18, 2025
    Deadline: Dec 2, 2025
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  • AECI is a South African based explosive and speciality chemical company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, food and beverage, and general industrial sectors. it has regional and international businesses in Africa,South-East Asia, the USA and Australia. 

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    Software Test Engineer

    Job Description

    • Purpose of the job: Test and debug manufactured equipment using systematic tests, according to specifications as per the software requirements. The incumbent will create and execute manual and automated test scripts for products and system testing while following established practices and procedures and will be responsible for working through a defined set of tests and interpreting results.
    • Collaborate with development teams to gain a deep understanding of the product architecture and testing objectives.
    • Participate in software review sessions to assess newly implemented features and changes made.
    • Analyse and interpret software functionality and changes to inform test planning

    During the development process:

    • Conduct informal firmware testing alongside development engineers to identify and resolve programming errors early in the lifecycle.

    During formal testing:

    • Design comprehensive test cases to uncover defects.
    • Validate the correct implementation of software features against specifications.
    • Document and communicate test results through structured reporting.
    • Ensure thorough functional coverage across all test scenarios.
    • Define the scope of testing activities in alignment with each software release.
    • Plan, execute, and manage testing cycles, including result analysis and feedback loops.
    • Prepare and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and acceptance reports.
    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement in software testing practices and team workflows.
    • Proactively develop technical expertise, particularly in automation tools and methodologies.
    • Support the growth and development of team members through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

    Qualifications & Experience

    Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Requirements

    • BEng (Electronics) or BTech (Electronics) or equivalent engineering qualification.
    • 5-10 year’s of professional work experience in software development and/or testing role, ideally in embedded systems or firmware environments.
    • Solid understanding of software quality assurance principles, testing methodologies and development processes.
    • ISTQB Level Certification (Foundation or Advanced Level) is advantageous
    • Qualification or experience in technical team management or project coordination is an advantage.

    Personal attributes

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.
    • Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to work across multiple teams and mentor others.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.
    • Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, diverse projects simultaneously.
    • Flexible, Independent, and Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

    Closing Date

    • 2025/12/02

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    Interested and qualified? Go to AECI Limited on aeci.erecruit.co to apply

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